At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting regeneration projects and make a real difference in communities.
- Company: Be First, a dynamic urban development company transforming Barking and Dagenham.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of one of London's most ambitious regeneration programmes.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team dedicated to creating thriving neighbourhoods and sustainable growth.
- Qualifications: Professional qualification in relevant fields and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Project Manager
Barking, East London
Competitive Salary + Benefits
35 Hours per Week
Hybrid Working
About Be First
Be First is the regeneration and urban development company wholly owned by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. Established to accelerate growth, investment and opportunity across the borough, Be First is responsible for delivering one of London's most ambitious regeneration, housing and economic development programmes.
Working across housing delivery, regeneration, town centre renewal and place-making, Be First partners with the Council, developers, investors, registered providers and local communities to create high-quality homes, employment opportunities and thriving neighbourhoods. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and inclusive growth, Be First is helping to transform Barking and Dagenham into one of London's most exciting places to live, work and invest.
Due to continued growth across its development portfolio, Be First is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Project Manager to join its Development Delivery Team.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of major regeneration and residential development projects across the borough.
Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of development projects from site identification and feasibility through to planning, procurement, construction and handover. Acting as client-side project manager, you will work closely with consultants, contractors, Council stakeholders and development partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality.
The successful candidate will have strong commercial awareness, excellent stakeholder management skills and a passion for delivering projects that make a lasting impact on communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of regeneration and new build development projects from inception through to completion.
- Identify potential development opportunities and undertake site appraisals and feasibility assessments.
- Support and contribute to the design development process through to planning submission.
- Work closely with the Council to develop project briefs and secure business case approvals.
- Act as client-side project manager across a portfolio of development projects.
- Manage multidisciplinary consultant teams and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication.
- Monitor project programmes, budgets and resources to ensure successful delivery.
- Prepare and maintain project viability appraisals and financial reporting.
- Identify, manage and mitigate project risks throughout the development process.
- Support procurement activities and contractual arrangements, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Manage planning applications and help de-risk projects through the design and planning stages.
- Lead stakeholder engagement and community consultation activities.
- Manage construction contracts, change control processes and project handovers.
- Report regularly on project performance, programme and financial status.
- Identify opportunities to maximise value and generate additional income where appropriate.
About You
We are seeking a proactive and commercially aware development professional who is passionate about delivering successful regeneration and housing projects.
You will have:
- A professional qualification as a Chartered Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Building Surveyor, Architect, Urban Planner or a commercially foc
