Technical Project Manager

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property and development consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee large-scale residential and mixed-use developments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering and project management, with client-facing experience supporting housebuilders. This role offers a 3-6 month contract, with potential for temp-to-perm, combining office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with a design background.
• Strong practical experience in housebuilding.
• Understanding of highway and drainage agreements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver large-scale residential and mixed-use developments.
• Conduct pre-planning and technical due diligence.
• Support leading housebuilders in a client-facing role.

Skills

Project management

Technical knowledge

Client-facing skills

Education

Degree in civil engineering

Job description

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - Residential Development

A leading property and development consultancy has just secured major new work in the Midlands and is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their Birmingham team.

The Role:

• Deliver large-scale residential & mixed-use developments
• Pre-planning, technical due diligence & infrastructure delivery
• Client-facing role supporting leading housebuilders
• 3-6 month contract, with scope to go temp-to-perm

Ideal Candidate

The ideal person will bring a blend of technical knowledge and project management experience.

Specifically, they should have:

• Seniority: Project Manager or Senior Project Manager level (not junior).
• Technical background: A design background or degree in civil engineering, with strong practical experience in housebuilding.
• Specialist knowledge: A solid understanding of highway agreements and drainage agreements, as well as infrastructure-led delivery.
• Residential focus: Experience managing strategic residential housing sites (low-rise, large-scale schemes rather than apartments).
• Industry experience: Ideally from a housebuilder; otherwise, consultancy/design backgrounds with housebuilding exposure will be considered.
• Location & flexibility: Midlands-based, with 3 days in the Birmingham office/sites and 2 days working from home.