Development Project Manager (Client-Side)

Capstone Property Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property recruitment firm is seeking a Development Project Manager to oversee client-side delivery of diverse national projects. This hybrid role, based in the United Kingdom, will require regular travel across the UK and experience in project management, health and safety compliance, and budget management. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary ranging from £60K to £70K and opportunities for career growth in an exciting redevelopment programme.

Qualifications

• Strong project management background required.
• Solid understanding of Health and Safety regulations essential.
• Highly organised and proactive with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of development projects.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate stakeholder approval processes.

Skills

Project management

Health and Safety requirements

Budget management

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

Development Project Manager (Client-Side)

Location: Hybrid with regular UK-wide travel (HQ based in Hertfordshire)

Salary: £60K - £70K + Package

Overview

Our client is a major UK forecourt and roadside operator with a large national estate. They invest heavily in redevelopment, delivering 50+ projects annually across extensions, refurbishments, knockdown‑rebuilds, and food‑to‑go installations. This is a client-side project management role overseeing delivery across a diverse national portfolio.

Role Purpose

This role manages end‑to‑end delivery of development projects, ensuring schemes are completed on time, on budget, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from detailed design through to practical completion.
• Coordinate stakeholder sign‑offs and discharge planning conditions.
• Tender approved designs and maximise value engineering.
• Review contractor programmes to minimise operational disruption.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and scope across multiple live projects.
• Ensure all H&S and quality standards are met.
• Attend pre‑start, progress, snagging, and PC meetings.
• Track snagging and ensure timely close‑out.
• Liaise with internal teams on direct orders, deliveries, and installation schedules.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong project management background.
• Solid understanding of H&S requirements.
• Commercial awareness and budget management capability.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Desirable

• Experience in forecourt/roadside environments.
• Knowledge of petroleum regulations.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project management tools.

This client-side role offers the opportunity to join a fast‑paced national development programme, take ownership of high‑impact projects with real autonomy, and benefit from strong team support, a competitive package, and clear opportunities for career progression.