Construction Delivery Lead – Residential Development
Client Side / Development Management Consultancy
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Contract: Fixed Term – 18 months (with strong potential for permanent employment)
Salary: £100,000 – £125,000 (dependent on experience)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading global development management consultancy as Construction Delivery Lead on a major private residential scheme in Stevenage.
Acting in a client-side capacity, you will take full responsibility for the delivery, commissioning and handover of a 300-unit residential development, working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure the project is delivered safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.
The Role
* Lead the construction delivery of a large-scale residential scheme from site mobilisation through to completion and handover
* Act as the primary client-side interface with the principal contractor and wider consultant team
* Manage performance across programme, cost, quality, safety and risk
* Liaise with local authority and JV boards, providing clear reporting and assurance
* Drive resolution of complex delivery issues and maintain momentum on a fast-paced project
About You
* Proven experience in a client-side or consultancy role, ideally at Project Director / Senior Project Manager level
* Strong background in main contracting, with a deep understanding of on-site delivery
* Demonstrable experience managing principal contractors on major residential or mixed-use schemes
* Comfortable operating in a local authority or JV environment, engaging with senior boards and stakeholders
* Able to hit the ground running and lead a live project with confidence and authority
This is a high-profile role offering autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to convert to a permanent position within a well-established, globally recognised consultancy.