Project Manager

An award-winning UK housebuilder is seeking an exceptional individual to lead a multi-phased, 500-unit development in the picturesque region of West Sussex. This role promises not only the chance to showcase your leadership skills but also the stability and longevity of work for the next few years.

Leading a dedicated team of five managers, each bringing their own expertise to the table, the ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in project management, particularly within the residential construction sector. Experience in managing large-scale developments is essential, as is the ability to coordinate multiple phases simultaneously. Strong leadership skills are a must, as you will be guiding a team of managers to ensure that each phase of the project is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

The role of a Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of a construction development site, ensuring the provision of safe, efficient and cost effective works at all times, while maintaining the highest quality of work and customer service are delivered within the given timescales.

Principal accountabilities of the Project Manager role include:

• Manage the day to day running of the development and provide clear direction to those working on the construction site regarding their responsibilities and targets.
• Manage and implement health and safety procedures, working closely with Health and Safety Managers and ensure that all aspects of health and safety are followed and adhered to.
• Motivate, support and manage directly employed site staff, providing toolbox talks, training, coaching, and support as required to improve performance.
• Ensure site presentation is maintained at the correct standard at all times.
• Deliver all aspects of production requirements in strict accordance with relevant technical and planning documentation provided and any subsequent instructions that may be necessary from time to time.
• Fully conform to building regulations and warranty providers’ requirements (NHBC, LABC Services).
• Ensure accurate production/progress returns are updated and sent to the Construction Manager and/or Construction Director as requested.
• Ensure that adequate site records are maintained including but not limited to Site Managers reports, labour requirements, plant, materials, site inductions and health and safety records.
• Thoroughly inspect and ensure any remedial work is completed in advance of each NHBC key stage inspection.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

• Experience of working as a Project Manager with a high volume residential house builder.
• Experience of effectively managing teams.
• Up to date knowledge of health and safety and building legislation.

Qualifications and Training

• GCSE Maths and English – Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Valid CSCS card at Site Manager level (or equivalent), Valid SMSTS certificate, Valid First Aid certificate.
• Construction Management – HNC Level 4, HND Level 5 or NVQ Level 6 is desirable.
• Valid Scaffold Appreciation certificate and a valid LOLER certificate are desirable.

Skills and Aptitude

• Effective communication and listening skills.
• Good administration skills.
• Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work on own as well as part of a team.
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Committed to diversity and inclusion.

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive salary, car allowance, optional salary sacrifice car scheme, annual bonus, contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, access to discounts and benefits portal, ShareSave Scheme, life assurance, Holiday Purchase Scheme, Earn and Learn Opportunities.