Job Title: Project Manager
Location: London, UK
Reports to: Development Director / Head of Delivery
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent (ideal)
Overview
An opportunity for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager to join a dynamic and design-led residential developer in London. The ideal arrangement is a temporary to permanent contract, offering the flexibility to assess long-term fit while contributing immediately to the successful delivery of live projects.
This role involves managing high-quality residential schemes from planning through to completion, collaborating with in-house design, development, and delivery teams as well as external consultants and contractors.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of residential-led development projects from pre-construction through to handover.
* Manage project programmes, budgets, and risk registers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
* Liaise with consultants, contractors, local authorities, and key stakeholders to drive progress and maintain design integrity.
* Coordinate design development in collaboration with architects and the in-house design team.
* Oversee procurement strategies and support contract negotiations.
* Monitor site activities and conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality standards and health & safety compliance.
* Prepare and present project reports and updates for senior leadership.
* Work closely with the development and sales teams to align project delivery with commercial objectives.
Requirements
* 5+ years’ experience in a Project Management role, ideally within residential or mixed-use developments.
* Proven track record of delivering design-focused schemes in urban environments.
* Strong knowledge of UK construction processes, procurement, and JCT contracts.
* Excellent communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
* Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g., Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or similar).
* Membership of a professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB, APM) is advantageous but not essential.
Desirable Attributes
* Passionate about good design and architecture.
* Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
* Able to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously when needed.