Intermediate Project Manager

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate development consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an ambitious Intermediate Project Manager to oversee prestigious national development schemes. This role combines hands-on project leadership with mentorship from experienced professionals. You will coordinate all phases of project delivery while ensuring client objectives are met. Ideal candidates will have relevant project management experience, a suitable degree, and a commitment to professional growth. The consultancy offers flexible working arrangements and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development support

Accreditation pathway support

Qualifications

• Experience in consultancy project management environments.
• Proven delivery history on complex construction projects.
• Good knowledge of contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple project schemes.
• Coordinate with senior Project Managers for project execution.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Contract administration

Education

Relevant degree in Construction Management or related

Job description

Intermediate Project Manager - Real Estate Development Consultancy

London | £45,000 - £60,000 | Living Sector Focus | Career Development & Chartership Support

About the Opportunity

A forward-thinking real estate development consultancy is seeking an ambitious Intermediate Project Manager to join their expanding London team. This role offers the perfect platform for professionals ready to elevate their career, combining hands-on project leadership with structured mentor ship from senior practitioners.

You’ll take ownership of delivering prestigious national development schemes while building your expertise within a supportive, growth-focused environment. With a robust pipeline of work concentrated in the Living Sector, this position provides genuine opportunities to enhance your project management credentials within a consultancy that prioritises people, professional development, and progression.

What You’ll Gain

Salary - £45,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience

Professional Growth - Direct mentor ship from seasoned Project Managers and sector specialists who are invested in your development

Accreditation Pathway - Comprehensive support towards achieving APM or RICS professional qualification

Work-Life Balance - Flexible working arrangements that recognise individual working styles and personal circumstances

Team Environment - Become part of a tight-knit, cooperative culture where well being, mutual support, and professional growth are embedded values

The Role

This Intermediate Project Manager position sits at the heart of project delivery, carrying day-to-day accountability for maintaining exceptional service standards across multiple schemes. You’ll bridge strategic oversight with practical execution, ensuring client objectives are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact, collaborating with senior Project Managers and Directors to steer projects from conception through practical completion
• Coordinate and monitor delivery across all phases including design development, procurement strategy, and construction execution
• Take ownership of budget monitoring and technical management encompassing design progression, procurement processes, JCT contract administration, and programme risk management
• Attend and contribute to site inspections, client briefings, and design team coordination meetings
• Produce and maintain comprehensive project documentation including progress reports, risk registers, and procurement packages
• Uphold rigorous health, safety, and quality standards across all project activities
• Orchestrate effective collaboration between contractors, design consultants, and stakeholder groups to maintain project momentum

The Ideal Candidate

• Self-starting professional who takes initiative in planning, monitoring, and directing work streams both independently and across teams
• Solid experience within consultancy project management environments with practical contract administration knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational capabilities with demonstrated stakeholder management skills
• Successful delivery history on complex construction schemes and high-risk residential buildings, particularly within the Living Sector
• Located in or around Central London with willingness to travel to project sites across Greater London
• Established record of managing projects through complete delivery cycles
• Relevant degree qualification in Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Real Estate Development

Ready to take the next step? Join a consultancy where your ambition meets opportunity, and your development is genuinely supported.