At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a major residential development project from start to finish, ensuring quality and safety.
- Company: Reputable private residential developer with a strong project pipeline.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus scheme, pension, and holiday entitlement.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with excellent growth opportunities in East Sussex.
- Why this job: Take ownership of impactful projects and develop your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in residential construction and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 74250 - 90750 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager or Senior Site Manager to take responsibility for the delivery of a new residential development near Eastbourne. Our client is an established and highly regarded private residential developer with a strong pipeline of new-build housing projects across the South East. The development comprises 108 traditionally built houses and apartments, all of which are being delivered for a Housing Association and are forward sold, providing excellent certainty around the project and its delivery programme.
This is a key appointment for the business and would suit either an established Project Manager or a strong, experienced Senior Site Manager ready to step up and take full ownership of a development.
The Role
As Project Manager, you will act as the No.1 on site, taking overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the development from construction through to completion and handover. You will manage the site team and subcontractors while working closely with the company’s Construction, Commercial and Technical departments, as well as maintaining an excellent working relationship with the Housing Association client.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Overall management and delivery of the 108-unit development
- Managing and driving the construction programme to ensure key milestones are achieved
- Leading, motivating and developing the site management team
- Managing subcontractors and ensuring sufficient labour and resources are available
- Maintaining the highest standards of health & safety across the development
- Ensuring homes are delivered to an excellent standard of build quality
- Monitoring progress and implementing recovery programmes where required
- Working closely with Commercial and Technical teams to resolve issues quickly and effectively
- Chairing site and subcontractor meetings
- Managing NHBC/Building Control inspections and ensuring compliance with current regulations
- Maintaining accurate site records and reporting progress to the senior management team
- Managing the relationship with the Housing Association and ensuring contractual requirements and handover dates are achieved
- Overseeing snagging, inspections and the phased handover of completed homes
About You
We are looking for an experienced residential construction professional who is comfortable taking full responsibility for a significant development. Ideally, you will have:
- Previous experience as a Project Manager, Senior Site Manager or experienced No.1 Site Manager
- A strong background within new-build residential development
- Experience working for a recognised housebuilder, residential developer or main contractor
- Proven experience delivering traditional-build housing schemes
- Experience of affordable housing or Housing Association developments would be advantageous
- Strong programming and organisational skills
- The ability to lead and motivate site teams and subcontractors
- Excellent knowledge of NHBC standards, Building Regulations and health & safety
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to manage client and stakeholder relationships
- CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid
Above all, you will be a strong delivery-focused construction professional capable of taking ownership of the project and driving it through to successful completion.
Package
The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive package including:
- Basic salary up to £85,000
- Car allowance
- Company bonus scheme
- Pension
- Holiday entitlement
- Additional company benefits
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established private developer with a strong pipeline of work and take responsibility for a substantial, forward-sold residential development in East Sussex.
Project Manager in Eastbourne employer: Andrew Construction Limited
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Contact Details:
Andrew Construction Limited Recruitment Team
