Construction Project Manager Contract in Rickmansworth

Lotus Living is a privately owned property development and construction business focused on delivering high-quality residential and mixed-use schemes across London and the South East. The business has grown through identifying well-located property opportunities, securing planning, managing construction delivery and creating high-quality homes designed for modern living. Our projects include residential conversions, refurbishments, new-build schemes and build-to-rent developments.

Unlike a traditional developer that simply appoints third-party contractors, Lotus Living is actively involved in the delivery of its own projects. We take a hands-on approach from acquisition and planning through to construction, completion and handover. This allows us to maintain control over quality, programme, cost and the overall finished product.

As the business continues to grow, we are looking to recruit an experienced Construction Project Manager to help manage the delivery of our projects and ensure they are completed efficiently, commercially and to the standard expected by the business.

The Construction Project Manager will take ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover. This is a key position within the business and would suit someone who understands construction delivery, can manage multiple workstreams, and is confident taking responsibility for programme, cost, quality, consultants, subcontractors and site teams.

You will work closely with the directors, consultants, contractors, subcontractors and internal team to ensure projects are properly programmed, procured, managed and delivered. The successful candidate will be hands-on, commercially aware and capable of driving projects forward without needing constant supervision. The candidate will need to be well versed with ordering utilities for a project, placing the order in a timely manner and ensuring best value for money to ensure utilities do not delay the project.

• Managing construction projects from pre-construction stage through to practical completion and handover.
• Preparing, reviewing and managing project programmes to ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Coordinating and managing trackers of architects, structural engineers, M&E consultants, building control, approved inspectors and other professional teams.
• Managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to ensure works are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standard.
• Carrying out regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, health and safety, programme, subcontractor performance and overall site activity.
• Providing weekly project reports to the directors, including progress updates, programme status, key risks, delays, variations, procurement matters, health and safety items and any decisions required.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and construction information to identify issues early and keep projects moving.
• Overseeing procurement, tendering and appointment of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitoring project costs, variations, valuations and commercial risks.
• Chairing project meetings and preparing clear progress updates for the directors.
• Managing site progress, quality control, health and safety compliance and general site coordination.
• Ensuring works are delivered in line with approved drawings, building regulations, planning conditions and company standards.
• Identifying risks, delays and issues early, and putting solutions in place to keep projects moving.
• Maintaining clear communication between site teams, subcontractors, consultants and directors.
• Maintaining strong relationships with consultants, subcontractors, local authorities, building control and other key stakeholders.

We are looking for someone with strong construction knowledge and a proven track record of delivering residential or mixed-use projects. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where you will be expected to take ownership, make decisions and drive projects forward. This role requires someone who is confident visiting sites, challenging progress where required, managing subcontractors and consultants, and providing clear weekly updates to senior management.

• Previous experience as a Construction Project Manager, Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Site Manager or similar role.
• Experience delivering residential, mixed-use, conversion, refurbishment or new-build projects.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, programming and project delivery.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and consultant teams.
• Good commercial awareness, including understanding of budgets, variations, procurement and cost control.
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements and general construction compliance.
• Experience preparing progress reports, site reports, action trackers or project updates.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to take responsibility for project outcomes.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working for a developer, main contractor or construction company delivering its own projects.
• Understanding of planning conditions, building control, utilities, fire safety and handover requirements.
• SMSTS, CSCS or relevant construction qualifications would be beneficial.
• Confident managing people, consultants and subcontractors.
• Strong on detail but also able to see the wider project objectives.
• Professional when dealing with consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Driven to deliver high-quality projects.

This is an opportunity to join a growing property development and construction business with a strong pipeline of projects. The role offers genuine responsibility, variety and the ability to be involved in projects from early stage through to completion. You will be joining a business that is hands-on, ambitious and focused on delivering well-designed, high-quality residential schemes.

Please send your CV and a short covering note outlining your relevant experience, the types of projects you have delivered and your availability.