Senior Project Manager - Residential New Build

MCR Property Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate development firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their Bedford site. This key role involves overseeing complex residential construction projects from planning to completion, ensuring highest quality standards and safety compliance. Candidates should have a degree in construction management or engineering and proven experience managing high-rise residential schemes. This position does not offer hybrid or remote working options and provides long-term career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager on complex residential schemes.
• High-rise experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in managing site teams effectively.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead teams on live sites.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver construction projects safely and on time.
• Manage subcontract packages during the build process.
• Oversee procurement, contract administration, and cost control.
• Manage design process from RIBA Stage 3 through Stage 6 with consultants.
• Report progress to the Construction Director and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Construction management software proficiency

Education

Degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Residential New Build

Bedford

Who are we?

MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company with a strong national presence, operating from offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. The business focuses on the development of new‑build and conversion residential and industrial projects, alongside the active management of a diverse commercial portfolio. With approximately 5,000 residential plots in its development pipeline and commercial and industrial assets exceeding £2 billion in value, MCR is entering an exciting phase of sustained growth and continues to expand its construction capability across the UK.

Who are we looking for?

MCR Property Group is currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its London‑based construction team, with day‑to‑day responsibility for a live site in Bedford. This is a key leadership role within a fast‑paced and rapidly growing business, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of complex construction projects from pre‑construction through to completion. For the right individual, this position provides genuine long‑term career progression and the chance to play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality developments at scale.

More about the role

As our Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful planning, coordination and delivery of construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will lead all aspects of project planning, developing robust programmes, budgets and resource strategies, while managing and motivating site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to deliver consistently strong results. Full responsibility for managing subcontract packages throughout the build process will sit with you, alongside oversight of procurement, contract administration and cost control.

You will take a hands‑on approach to health and safety, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements and internal standards at all times. The role will also involve managing the design process from RIBA Stage 3 through to Stage 6, working closely with consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure design intent, buildability and programme alignment are maintained. Maintaining exceptional quality standards will be central to your role, with a clear focus on regulatory compliance, defect prevention and continuous improvement across all construction activities.

Cost and risk management form a critical part of the position, requiring proactive monitoring of budgets, identification of efficiencies and implementation of mitigation strategies to protect project outcomes. You will be expected to communicate confidently and regularly with internal stakeholders, consultants and senior management, providing accurate progress reporting and addressing issues decisively as they arise. You will report directly to the Construction Director and contribute to wider project and business objectives through strong leadership and commercial awareness.

More about you

The successful candidate will ideally hold a degree in construction management, engineering or a related discipline and will have proven experience operating as a Construction Project Manager on complex residential schemes, with high‑rise experience strongly preferred. You will bring strong technical knowledge, confidence in the use of construction management software, and a pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach to problem solving. Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead teams effectively in a live site environment are essential.

Please note that this role is fully office‑based and site‑based, depending on project requirements, and does not offer hybrid or remote working options.

If you are a driven and capable construction professional looking to take the next step with a business that is actively investing in its people and its pipeline, this is an outstanding opportunity to join MCR Property Group at a pivotal time in its growth.