Project Manager - High End Residential

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development firm in London is seeking Project Managers to oversee high-end residential projects. Ideal candidates should have over 15 years of experience in residential construction and possess strong communication and leadership skills. Attractive salary and benefits are offered along with excellent career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive employment terms

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Excellent career progression

Challenging projects

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Project Manager.
• 15+ years in residential construction preferred.
• Strong programme management experience.
• Management and health and safety qualifications.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient in IT.

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction programme and subcontractor schedules.
• Ensure steady flow of design information.
• Monitor project budget and weekly expenses.

Skills

Project Management

Strong communication

Leadership

IT skills

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading property developer / contractor operating in London and the home counties with a multi‑million pound project portfolio of super prime high‑end residential work. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a self‑build property developer working alongside some of the best talent in the market. They are seeking Project Managers at varying levels and experience due to a strong pipeline of projects in 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing Construction Programme – Proficient in drafting construction programmes. Agreeing subcontractor programmes and incorporating into the overall construction programme. Recognising potential delays in advance and implementing decisive measures to keep the programme on track.
• Managing Steady Flow of Design Information – Familiar with design stakeholders on the job (Project Architect, Engineer, M+E Consultants and others). Confidently host regular Design Coordination Meetings to ensure queries are answered and the site receives the necessary design information to progress works on site as per programme.
• Budget Conscious – Each PM is provided with a construction budget at the beginning of a job. They should be conscious of the project’s budget parameters surrounding weekly spend on general labour and materials. Work packages for principal subcontractors are negotiated and awarded through the main office. Agreed scopes are provided to the PM so they are fully aware of subcontractor responsibilities; prestart meetings with each subcontractor will be attended by the PM.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Project Manager
• Experience in residential construction (Ideally 15+ years)
• Very programme conscious and driven
• Management and health and safety qualifications
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Strong IT skills

In Return

• Attractive terms of employment & competitive salary for the right candidate
• Excellent benefits
• Bonus
• Excellent career progression
• Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments