Project Manager

Maxim Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to oversee residential property projects. This role offers the chance to work directly for a major property owner, managing tasks from project initiation to completion, while ensuring quality and safety compliance. The successful candidate will enjoy a hybrid work model with travel across locations.

Benefits

Company car (BMW/Mercedes/Lexus)

Bupa Medical Cover for employee and family

Life Insurance

Pension

25 days holiday

All lodging expenses paid when required

Referral Bonus (£500-£1000 for referrals)

Qualifications

• Preferred BSc in Construction or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from start to final sales.
• Coordinate with Estimator and Technical team.
• Implement health and safety policies.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Management

Health & Safety

Education

BSc in Construction or related discipline

Job description

An exciting client-side Project Management role based in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, working for one of the largest owners of private residential properties in the UK.

This role is highly appealing for construction project managers, offering the opportunity to work with a client with a successful business model that provides continuity of work for 10+ years.

This is a client-side position, working directly for a major residential property owner in the UK.

Typical projects involve refurbishment and some new build of residential properties.

As Project Manager, you will support the Senior Project Manager in monitoring, managing, and reporting on projects.

The successful candidate will be based in Bedfordshire with flexibility to work from home up to 2 days a week.

Travel across the UK to sites will be required; a driving license and car are essential.

Responsibilities and Duties

The main purposes of this role include:

• Project Management
• Financial Management
• Support Sales and Marketing
• Health & Safety
• Training & Development

Project Management:

• Oversee projects from start to final sales, including all related tasks
• Coordinate with Estimator and Technical team on specifications and contractual documentation
• Report regularly to the Senior Project Manager on programme, quality, and risks
• Manage pre-start and review meetings with contractors
• Ensure build programmes and handover schedules are accurate and up-to-date
• Oversee post-completion activities and site handovers
• Maintain quality standards across projects
• Assist in budget and financial validation processes
• Validate contractor payments and contract variations
• Ensure project presentation standards are maintained
• Coordinate with sales and marketing on design and specifications

Health & Safety:

• Implement and monitor health and safety policies
• Ensure staff awareness of safety obligations
• Participate in safety training and consultations

Training & Development:

• Identify personal training needs
• Stay informed on company-wide issues relevant to the role
• Contribute to team operations and interactions

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A BSc in Construction or related discipline is preferred

Company Overview

You will join one of the UK's largest private residential property owners, involved in construction, regeneration, and refurbishment nationwide.

This role offers diverse experience from pre-contract to project completion.

Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Benefits

Salary: £55k - £60k depending on experience

Company car (BMW/Mercedes/Lexus) & fuel card

Bupa Medical Cover for employee and family

Life Insurance

Pension

25 days holiday

All lodging expenses paid when required

For more info, contact Steve Thomas at 07441 343 671 (office hours 9:30-17:30)

Locations include London, Home Counties, Midlands, East Midlands, and Northern UK.

Referral Bonus

Refer a friend and earn £500-£1000 for successful placement.