Project Manager

Cognisant; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known housebuilder in Cambridgeshire seeks an experienced Project Manager for large-scale residential developments. In this role, you will oversee construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality and risk management. Candidates should have a strong background in project management and experience with external contractors. This flexible contract offers competitive rates.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large-scale residential developments.
• Knowledge of legal aspects in construction contracts.
• Ability to work closely with contractors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project lifecycle from scoping to completion.
• Ensure adherence to quality and program standards.
• Develop strategies for future project sites.

Skills

Project management

Risk assessment

Tendering

Stakeholder management

Job description

Project Manager, Cambridgeshire.

Large-Scale Residential Developments.

Contract Role, Flexible Rate and Duration.

We are delighted to be instructed to appoint a Project Manager on behalf of a well‑known, housebuilder. They develop large‑scale sites containing a broad range of single‑family homes. All construction work is undertaken externally, and in this project management role you will manage the selection, appointment and running of the contractor. You will be responsible for:

• Initial scoping works to identify risks and develop programme of works, liaising with the development team to construct the bid
• Tendering works to specialist contractors to undertake major works (remediation, infrastructure, and build) ensuring that legal aspects are watertight and mitigate risk
• Develop strategy for future sites identifying risk, constraints, and opportunity
• Manage the developer/contractor interface, maintaining programme and quality adherence (via Employers Agent)
• Working closely with funders, JV partners, end users, and senior management team, ensuring full project transparency

We are keen to speak with professionals working for other developers or consultancies who undertake a similar role, project managing the delivery of major construction projects via external contractors. You could be from an engineering or QS background, have a broad range of project experience, and enjoy problem solving.