Project Manager

Madigan Gill; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Freelance Project Manager to oversee a significant traditional-build housing development. This role involves managing site teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading communication with clients and stakeholders. Candidates must have a strong background in traditional builds and proven experience with main contractors. The position requires excellent leadership and organizational skills, ensuring the successful delivery of the project.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing traditional-build housing schemes and low-rise residential blocks.
• Strong background working with main contractors.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of housing plots and the low-rise block.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and logistics.
• Maintain robust H&S compliance and oversee site inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Health and Safety compliance

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Project Manager to oversee a large traditional-build housing development, including a low-rise residential block, in Milton Keynes. Candidates must have strong traditional build experience gained with a main contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of housing plots and the low-rise block, ensuring programme, quality, and safety standards are met.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and logistics.
• Maintain robust H&S compliance and oversee site inspections and reporting.
• Ensure work adheres to building regulations, technical specifications, and design requirements.
• Chair progress meetings, provide updates, and maintain clear communication with the client and stakeholders.
• Support commercial teams with cost control, procurement coordination, and subcontractor performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing traditional-build housing schemes and low-rise residential blocks.
• Strong background working with main contractors.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Manager), and First Aid preferred.