Project Manager

Skilled Careers; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension

Life assurance

Annual leave

Career development

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a flagship residential development in Eastbourne, delivering 350 timber frame homes and four apartment blocks. You will report to the Contracts Manager and oversee programme delivery, quality, safety and commercial performance across this major multi-phase project.

Key responsibilities include coordinating site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners to achieve milestones, ensuring safe, on-time delivery within budget and

Qualifications

• Experience with timber frame construction methods and multi-unit housing schemes.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders and consultants.
• Track record delivering projects safely, on programme and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a large-scale residential scheme from site start to completion.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners to meet milestones.
• Ensure safe delivery on time, within budget and to high quality standards.
• Oversee timber frame housing and traditional apartment blocks construction.
• Drive programme performance and proactively manage project risks.
• Chair site meetings and maintain relationships with stakeholders and authorities.
• Monitor quality control and exceed customer expectations.
• Collaborate with commercial, technical and sales teams throughout lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and building regulations.

Skills

Timber frame construction

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Multi-unit housing

Communication

Project delivery

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a flagship residential development in Eastbourne, comprising 350 timber frame homes and four traditionally built apartment blocks.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing housebuilder with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality residential developments across the South East. Reporting directly to the Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for programme delivery, quality, health & safety, and commercial performance across this major multi-phase project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a large-scale residential scheme from site commencement through to completion.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners to achieve programme milestones.
• Ensure all works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Oversee the construction of timber frame housing and traditionally built apartment blocks.
• Drive programme performance and proactively manage project risks.
• Chair site meetings and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, consultants and local authorities.
• Monitor quality control procedures and ensure customer expectations are exceeded.
• Work closely with commercial, technical and sales teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental and building regulation requirements.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of timber frame construction methods.
• Experience managing multi-unit housing schemes and apartment blocks.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Track record of delivering projects safely, on programme and within budget.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

What's on Offer

• Car allowance or company car
• Pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities