Development Manager (Client-Side Project Manager)
Salary: £50,000 - £57,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
Location: South East (UK-wide travel required)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a client-side Project Manager / Development Manager to join a well-established, nationally recognised organisation with an extensive UK-wide property portfolio. This role offers the chance to work across a diverse range of projects, supporting the development and enhancement of a growing estate, with full lifecycle project exposure from inception through to completion.
The Role
Reporting into a senior leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering multiple construction and development projects across the UK. This is a hands-on client-side role, offering a mix of project management, stakeholder engagement, and technical oversight.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing multiple construction projects from feasibility through to completion and defects
Coordinating design development, procurement, and delivery of major works
Acting as Contract Administrator (JCT) during the construction phase
Overseeing project budgets, cost planning, and capital expenditure reporting
Leading stakeholder engagement across internal teams and external consultants
Supporting planning applications and building regulations approvals
Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and health & safety standards
Monitoring project progress, quality, and programme delivery
Reviewing technical drawings (AutoCAD) and maintaining project documentation
Contributing to the ongoing improvement of specifications and development processes
About You
We're looking for a proactive and driven Project Manager who enjoys working in a collaborative, client-side environment.
You will ideally have:
2+ years' experience in construction project management
Experience administering JCT contracts
Good knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM, and H&S legislation
Exposure to managing multiple projects simultaneously
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
Working knowledge of AutoCAD
Degree / HND in a construction-related discipline (desirable)
Professional membership (e.g. CIOB) or working towards (desirable)
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
SMSTS / CSCS qualifications are advantageous, though support can be provided.
Why Apply?
True client-side role with ownership and autonomy
Opportunity to work on a varied national portfolio
Strong team culture with support from experienced professionals
Clear progression and development opportunities
Competitive salary and benefits package
Carriera Limited values diversity and promotes equality and no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are open to discussing any reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements you may require to support your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business for the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003. All applications will be held in strict confidence and in accordance with our privacy policy .
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