At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting housing and regeneration projects from start to finish.
- Company: Join Be First, a leading urban regeneration company in East London.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, hybrid work, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities by delivering high-quality projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Be First is the urban regeneration company for the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, established to accelerate growth, investment and opportunity across one of London's most ambitious boroughs. Working at the forefront of regeneration, development and capital delivery, Be First is transforming communities through the delivery of new homes, improved public infrastructure, schools, civic buildings and high-quality public spaces. With a strong focus on creating sustainable places and delivering lasting social value, Be First works closely with Barking and Dagenham Council, development partners, contractors and local communities to deliver projects that make a real difference to residents and businesses.
The Senior Project Manager will play a key role in leading the delivery of Be First's new build housing and regeneration programme, managing projects from inception through to completion and handover. Acting as client-side project lead, you will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of development projects, ensuring they meet programme, budget, quality, sustainability and design objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of new build residential and regeneration projects from inception to completion.
- Act as client-side project manager across a portfolio of development schemes.
- Work closely with the Council to develop project briefs and secure business case approvals.
- Procure and manage multidisciplinary consultant teams in accordance with procurement regulations and best practice.
- Manage project programmes, budgets, risks and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
- Drive project delivery through effective management of consultants, contractors and stakeholders.
- Establish project milestones and monitor performance against programme objectives.
- Lead project governance processes and ensure compliance with Be First's gateway approval procedures.
- Oversee financial appraisals, budget management and expenditure monitoring.
- Review and authorise consultant and contractor payments in accordance with financial procedures.
- Manage stakeholder engagement activities, including consultation with local communities and residents.
- Ensure projects support Be First's sustainability objectives and contribute to the Council's carbon neutrality targets.
- Mentor and support junior members of the Development Delivery Team.
- Lead project reporting to senior management and Council stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve value for money and generate additional income where appropriate.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience delivering residential development, regeneration or major property projects.
- Demonstrable experience managing both small and large-scale development projects from inception through to completion.
- Strong understanding of the development process and property development lifecycle.
- Experience undertaking financial appraisals and managing project budgets.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of development viability.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills.
- Experience managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build productive relationships across public and private sector organisations.
- Experience leading community consultation and engagement activities on complex development projects.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and the confidence to make decisions within a complex environment.
- The ability to motivate, mentor and support colleagues and project teams.
Why Join Be First?
This is a unique opportunity to join one of London's leading regeneration organisations and contribute to projects that are creating new homes, jobs and opportunities for local communities. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of regeneration and housing projects, collaborating with experienced professionals across the public and private sectors while helping to shape the future of Barking and Dagenham.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Exposure to major regeneration and housing development projects.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact through high-profile regeneration projects.
Senior Project Manager employer: Be First Regeneration Limited
Be First is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of urban regeneration in Barking and Dagenham. With a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and sustainability, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact through high-profile projects that transform communities. The supportive work culture, competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and clear pathways for professional development make Be First an attractive choice for those looking to advance their careers while contributing to lasting social value.
Contact Details:
Be First Regeneration Limited Recruitment Team
