Project Manager – Large-Scale Residential Development
Location: Burgess Hill
Type: Freelance
Salary: Competitive
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a major multi-phase residential development for a leading national house builder. This is a complex, high-profile site requiring a confident, solutions-driven leader capable of managing both ongoing works and previously inherited challenges.
The ideal candidate will bring strong project leadership, residential delivery expertise, and the ability to maintain performance under pressure on a busy and demanding site.
About the Role
Working on a large-scale new-build housing development, you will take responsibility for driving progress across all phases of construction, managing a multi-disciplinary team, and ensuring the site continues to operate to the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
This role requires a Project Manager who can:
Provide clear, authoritative site leadership
Manage issue resolution and legacy challenges
Keep the programme on track through strong planning and foresight
Maintain a professional presence when liaising with internal and external stakeholders
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a busy residential construction site from planning through to completion
Oversee and support a large site team including Site Managers, Finishing Foremen, and Customer Care personnel
Resolve technical, quality, and programme issues quickly and effectively
Develop both short-term and long-term project programmes
Drive high standards of build quality, efficiency, and safety
Ensure effective collaboration with subcontractors, suppliers, and client teams
Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement proactive solutions
Handle legacy issues and ensure corrective actions are carried out professionally
Produce clear reports, updates, and management documentation
Experience & Skills Required
Strong background in house building (PLC experience welcome but not essential)
Proven experience as a Project Manager on large residential developments
Excellent leadership and team-management abilities
Confident managing pressure, competing priorities, and high workloads
Skilled in producing and managing project programmes
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Professional, well-presented, and able to represent the developer confidently
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to step into a prominent leadership position on a major development. You will have the autonomy to make a measurable impact, drive results, and lead a dedicated team on a project of significant scale and complexity