Job Title: Property Project Manager – Private Estate
Location: [Private Estate Location 2 hrs from London must be able to Drive and London
Reporting to: Property Director
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Property Project Manager to oversee all development and refurbishment projects across a prestigious private estate. This is a hands-on, autonomous role requiring a meticulous, organised, and commercially astute professional to manage the full lifecycle of property projects—from conception and design to delivery and handover—while maintaining the highest standards of quality and discretion.
Key Responsibilities
* Take full ownership of development and refurbishment projects across the estate, overseeing planning, design, procurement, delivery, and handover.
* Lead and coordinate external project teams, including architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and to budget.
* Manage budgets and monitor project costs, ensuring financial targets and value-for-money outcomes are achieved.
* Arrange tenders and procurement processes, including drafting project briefs and overseeing schedules of works.
* Draft, negotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, contractors, and consultants, ensuring compliance and high standards of delivery.
* Conduct regular site inspections to assess progress, quality, and adherence to estate standards.
* Interrogate proposals, reports, and designs to ensure optimal outcomes and challenge where necessary.
* Prepare and present detailed project updates, financial reports, and risk assessments to the Estate Director.
* Encourage innovation, identify opportunities to add value, and promote continuous improvement across projects.
* Support wider estate operations as required, fostering strong working relationships with staff, suppliers, and contractors.
Person Specification / Candidate Profile
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in property development or project management, ideally with exposure to high-value residential or private estate projects.
* Strong track record of managing multiple, complex projects simultaneously with attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, able to work effectively with both internal teams and external advisors.
* Commercially minded, financially literate, and able to make data-driven decisions.
* Confident, professional, and discreet, with the ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgement.
* Innovative and proactive, with a collaborative approach and a drive for high standards.
* A personable, credible presence, capable of representing the estate in dealings with contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
What We Offer
* The opportunity to work on a portfolio of exceptional properties with full autonomy.
* Exposure to a variety of projects, from minor refurbishments to major developments.
* A supportive and professional team environment with clear leadership.
* Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience.