Project Lead - Residential New Build

MCR Property Group; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Job summary

MCR Property Group is seeking an experienced Project Lead to drive delivery of a major residential development in Bedford. You will lead on-site teams and coordinate with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure value, quality and programme.

The ideal candidate has a track record of leading £20m+ residential or mixed-use schemes with large main contractors, coupled with degree-level qualifications and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project leadership.
• A technical qualification to degree level in relevant discipline.
• Experience of new-build and refurbishment projects.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of residential development projects in Bedford.
• Coordinate on-site teams, contractors and consultants to meet programme and budget.
• Mentor project managers and assistant PMs where applicable.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage risk and quality.

Skills

Project leadership

Client-facing communication

Mentoring

Education

Degree level qualification in relevant discipline

Job description

Project Lead - Residential New Build

Permanent

Bedford

MCR Property Group has been at the forefront of the UK student accommodation sector since 2004, delivering high-quality developments in some of the country’s most prominent university cities. As one of the early pioneers of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in Manchester, we have played a key role in shaping the market through the delivery of well-designed, strategically located schemes that continue to set standards across the sector.

Today, MCR Property Group remains highly active across major UK cities including Liverpool and Sheffield, with a growing portfolio of modern student accommodation developments and residential assets. Alongside our established PBSA platform, we continue to expand across residential, mixed-use, and regeneration projects, supported by a substantial national pipeline.

As we move through an exciting phase of growth in 2026 and beyond, we are seeking experienced and commercially astute professionals to help drive the successful delivery of major projects across our expanding portfolio.

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Lead to permanently join a leading residential developer and main contractor on a residential development in Bedford.

The ideal candidate will have a background as a leader on construction projects valued in excess of £20m as a minimum. We are looking for a proven construction-lead that has been involved in large building developments for a recognised main contractor. It is essential that candidates have a stable career history with previous employers. The Project Lead must have previous experience with a large recognised main contractor on residential or mixed-use schemes.

Ideally you will be degree-qualified with recognised accreditations. Ability and desire to mentor project managers and assistant project managers will be an advantage.

Requirements:

• With at least 5 years of experience in project leadership is preferable
• A technical qualification to degree level in relevant discipline
• Experience of new-build and refurbishment projects
• Technical delivery experience gained within a construction environment
• Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills (both internal and external)
• Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially aware
• A team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude

Benefits:

• Salary negotiable and dependent upon experience
• Discretionary bonus
• Pension scheme