Project Manager

Skilled Careers; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm seeks a Project Manager for a GBP100m Student Accommodation project in Loughborough. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management within the BTR sector, managing the delivery process from planning to completion. Key responsibilities include overseeing design, compliance with regulations, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering major construction projects, preferably in the BTR sector.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder groups and maintain project schedules.
• Strong understanding of building regulations and health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of BTR projects, ensuring quality, time, and budget targets are met.
• Manage design development and pre-construction activities.
• Procure and manage consultants and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Construction oversight

Budget control

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager Student Accomodation

Location: Loughborough

Reports To: Construction Director

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a new GBP100m Student accomodaition project . This role is critical to ensuring the successful planning, coordination, and execution of all phases of the project from pre-construction through to practical completion and operational handover.

The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of the BTR sector, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder groups, control project risk, and deliver high-quality rental housing tailored to long-term operational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of BTR projects, ensuring quality, time, and budget targets are met.

• Manage design development and pre-construction activities, working closely with consultants, architects, and planning authorities.

• Prepare and maintain project programmes, budgets, risk registers, and delivery reports.

• Procure and manage consultants and contractors; oversee tender processes and contract negotiations.

• Monitor construction progress on site, chair project meetings, and coordinate issue resolution.

• Ensure compliance with building regulations, planning conditions, health & safety standards, and ESG goals.

• Collaborate with asset management and operational teams to ensure alignment with long-term rental strategy and tenant experience expectations.

• Report project performance and progress to internal stakeholders and senior management.

This project is already through gateway and is looking to make a start on site in January.