Project Manager (Development)

ESR Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the real estate sector is seeking a Project Manager for a 6-month contract in Glasgow. The role focuses on managing UK-wide development projects, ensuring planning compliance, and facilitating strong communication with stakeholders. Candidates should possess relevant professional qualifications and significant experience in project management, offering a chance to contribute to asset enhancement across a diverse portfolio.

Benefits

Holidays – 25 days plus 10 bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Pension

Death in Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience in project management.
• Demonstrable experience in pre-construction project coordination.
• Strong understanding of UK development processes.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with internal teams to align projects with asset strategies.
• Manage planning processes including detailed planning applications.
• Produce monthly progress reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Project Programming

Budget Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Planning Legislation Understanding

Education

MRICS, MAPM, or equivalent

Job description

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing a range of UK-wide development projects across a REIT asset portfolio. The role is based in the Glasgow office and will report directly to the Managing Director of Development. The focus of the role is on pre-construction activities through to the delivery of appropriate planning consents, supporting the wider goal of enhancing asset value across the portfolio.

You will be part of a successful, small and very driven team providing a Development Management service to the REIT client

This role is initially offered on a 6-month contract, with the possibility of a permanent opportunity based on business needs and performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise with internal Asset and Property Management teams to ensure project alignment with asset strategies.
• Procure and coordinate multi-disciplinary consultant teams, including design and planning disciplines.
• Manage feasibility studies, including commissioning necessary surveys and preparing associated budget cost reports.
• Work alongside legal advisors to resolve title and associated legal matters relevant to development.
• Produce and monitor project programmes to ensure alignment with lease events and other key milestones.
• Manage planning processes appropriate to each project, including Pre-Application discussions, Proposal of Application Notices (PoAN), Planning Permission in Principle (PPiP), and detailed planning applications.
• Arrange supporting surveys and compile technical and planning documentation as required.
• Liaise with stakeholders and statutory bodies to support the progression of planning applications.
• Prepare and issue monthly progress reports for internal and client use.
• Collate and manage dataroom documentation to support project due diligence and governance.

• Professional qualification required: MRICS, MAPM, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in a client-side project management role.
• Demonstrable experience in pre-construction project coordination, planning applications, and consultant team management.
• Strong understanding of planning legislation and development processes across the UK.
• Competence in project programming, budget management, and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Car ownership required due to the national remit of the role.
• Willingness to travel across the UK as required.
• Preferred candidates will be able to demonstrate experience of working with commercial property and residential developments

• Holidays – 25 days per year plus 10 bank holidays and local public holidays in Scotland
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Death in Service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme