Construction Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: London, UK

Reports to: Development Director / Head of Delivery

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent (ideal)

Overview

An opportunity for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager to join a dynamic and design-led residential developer in London. The ideal arrangement is a temporary to permanent contract, offering the flexibility to assess long-term fit while contributing immediately to the successful delivery of live projects.

This role involves managing high-quality residential schemes from planning through to completion, collaborating with in-house design, development, and delivery teams as well as external consultants and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of residential-led development projects from pre-construction through to handover.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and risk registers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, local authorities, and key stakeholders to drive progress and maintain design integrity.
• Coordinate design development in collaboration with architects and the in-house design team.
• Oversee procurement strategies and support contract negotiations.
• Monitor site activities and conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality standards and health & safety compliance.
• Prepare and present project reports and updates for senior leadership.
• Work closely with the development and sales teams to align project delivery with commercial objectives.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in a Project Management role, ideally within residential or mixed-use developments.
• Proven track record of delivering design-focused schemes in urban environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK construction processes, procurement, and JCT contracts.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g., Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or similar).
• Membership of a professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB, APM) is advantageous but not essential.

Desirable Attributes

• Passionate about good design and architecture.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously when needed.