Project Manager

Project Manager - New Mixed-Use Development

Location: London
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package

An established main contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to take full responsibility for a brand-new £10 million mixed-use development from commencement through to completion.

The scheme comprises 38 residential flats arranged over four floors, with commercial accommodation at basement and ground-floor levels.

Project scope

• Concrete raft foundations
• Reinforced-concrete frame structure
• Brick and metal external cladding
• Blue-roof system and attenuation drainage
• Residential and commercial fit-out
• Associated hard and soft landscaping

The role

• Managing the programme, budget, quality and health and safety performance
• Establishing the site and developing effective project-delivery plans
• Leading the site team, subcontractors, consultants and supply chain
• Managing procurement, design development and technical coordination
• Monitoring progress and implementing recovery plans where necessary
• Chairing project meetings and reporting to senior management and the client
• Working closely with the commercial team to maintain cost control
• Ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, building regulations and contractual requirements
• Overseeing inspections, commissioning, snagging and final handover

About you

• Proven experience delivering residential or mixed-use developments of a similar scale
• A track record of managing construction projects valued at approximately £10 million or above
• Strong knowledge of reinforced-concrete frame construction, external-envelope packages and drainage systems
• The ability to lead a project from initial site setup through to successful handover
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong programme, commercial and subcontractor-management capabilities
• Current SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications
• A relevant construction qualification, such as an HNC, HND or degree, would be advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor and lead a brand-new, technically varied development from day one.