Project Manager

Andrew Construction Limited; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company bonus

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Additional benefits

Job summary

Andrew Construction Limited is seeking a Project Manager/Senior Site Manager to take on a 108-unit residential development near Eastbourne, East Sussex. You will act as No.1 on site, delivering the project from construction through to handover, coordinating on-site teams and subcontractors, and maintaining excellent relationships with the Housing Association client.

The role requires a strong background in traditional-build housing, NHBC standards and Building Regulations, with proven leadership

Qualifications

• Experience delivering traditional-build housing schemes.
• Strong programming and organisational skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate site teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent knowledge of NHBC standards, Building Regulations and health & safety.
• Strong communication skills for client and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Overall management and delivery of the 108-unit development.
• Managing and driving the construction programme to achieve milestones.
• Leading, motivating and developing the site management team.
• Managing subcontractors and ensuring adequate labour and resources.
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety across the development.
• Ensuring homes are delivered to an excellent standard of build quality.
• Monitoring progress and implementing recovery programmes when required.
• Liaising with Commercial and Technical teams to resolve issues quickly.
• Chairing site and subcontractor meetings.
• Coordinating NHBC/Building Control inspections and regulatory compliance.
• Maintaining site records and reporting progress to senior management.
• Managing the Housing Association relationship and ensuring handover dates.

Skills

Experience in residential construction

Leadership and team motivation

Programme management

Communication skills

Health & safety awareness

Tools

CSCS

SMSTS

First Aid

NHBC Standards

Building Regulations

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager or Senior Site Manager to take responsibility for the delivery of a new residential development near Eastbourne.

Our client is an established and highly regarded private residential developer with a strong pipeline of new-build housing projects across the South East.

The development comprises 108 traditionally built houses and apartments, all of which are being delivered for a Housing Association and is forward sold, providing excellent certainty around the project and its delivery programme.

This is a key appointment for the business and would suit either an established Project Manager or a strong, experienced Senior Site Manager ready to step up and take full ownership of a development.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will act as the No.1 on site, taking overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the development from construction through to completion and handover.

You will manage the site team and subcontractors while working closely with the company's Construction, Commercial and Technical departments, as well as maintaining an excellent working relationship with the Housing Association client.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Overall management and delivery of the 108-unit development
• Managing and driving the construction programme to ensure key milestones are achieved
• Leading, motivating and developing the site management team
• Managing subcontractors and ensuring sufficient labour and resources are available
• Maintaining the highest standards of health & safety across the development
• Ensuring homes are delivered to an excellent standard of build quality
• Monitoring progress and implementing recovery programmes where required
• Working closely with Commercial and Technical teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively
• Chairing site and subcontractor meetings
• Managing NHBC/Building Control inspections and ensuring compliance with current regulations
• Maintaining accurate site records and reporting progress to the senior management team
• Managing the relationship with the Housing Association and ensuring contractual requirements and handover dates are achieved
• Overseeing snagging, inspections and the phased handover of completed homes

About You

We are looking for an experienced residential construction professional who is comfortable taking full responsibility for a significant development.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Project Manager, Senior Site Manager or experienced No.1 Site Manager
• A strong background within new-build residential development
• Experience working for a recognised housebuilder, residential developer or main contractor
• Proven experience delivering traditional-build housing schemes
• Experience of affordable housing or Housing Association developments would be advantageous
• Strong programming and organisational skills
• The ability to lead and motivate site teams and subcontractors
• Excellent knowledge of NHBC standards, Building Regulations and health & safety
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to manage client and stakeholder relationships
• CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid

Package

• Basic salary up to £85,000
• Car allowance
• Company bonus scheme
• Pension
• Holiday entitlement
• Additional company benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established private developer with a strong pipeline of work and take responsibility for a substantial, forward-sold residential development in East Sussex