Project Manager (Property Development)
Manchester
£43,489 per annum
Reporting to the Development Programme Manager, the Development Project Manager is a key team member responsible for managing projects to meet agreed time, cost, and quality parameters.
What you'll be doing
1. Manage the delivery of post-contract projects within the organisation's development programme, ensuring they meet set time, cost, and quality targets.
2. Provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders, including customers, colleagues, and external partners.
3. Oversee post-completion customer journey processes.
4. Negotiate post-contract construction instructions to maximize value for money.
5. Manage appointed contractors, consultants, solicitors, valuers, etc., in line with contracts and service briefs.
6. Oversee the discharge of planning conditions.
7. Prepare and maintain scheme appraisals and cashflow forecasts using the organisation's software (Proval & Sequel).
8. Coordinate with external and internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication.
9. Manage project finances, including invoicing and monitoring cashflows within budgets.
10. Conduct contract management and administration, including site meetings and progress reviews.
11. Monitor and report on project risks.
12. Maintain accurate records and document lessons learned.
13. Complete project journals and KPI reports to track progress and evaluate success.
14. Prepare reports for approval by senior management.
15. Ensure scheme development aligns with timetables, budgets, and compliance standards.
16. Coordinate handovers to internal teams and prepare documents for audits and funder submissions.
17. Manage schemes during the defects liability period, including defect follow-up and liaising with customers and contractors.
18. Review customer satisfaction outcomes and ensure positive move-in experiences.
19. Assist with warranty claims, investigations, and rectification works.
20. Contribute to improving post-contract procedures based on lessons learned.
21. Support bid preparations for funding opportunities.
22. Represent the organisation at external meetings and liaise with external agencies.
23. Work closely with pre-contract teams to ensure smooth project handovers.
What you'll need
* Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
* Minimum GCSE grade C in English and Maths or equivalent.
* Professional memberships are desirable.
* Experience in property development and project management.
* Knowledge of property development, construction contracts, and the built environment.
* Proficiency with appraisal and cashflow software (e.g., SDS Proval & Sequel).
* Excellent communication skills.
* Strong administrative and IT skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
* Customer service orientation.
* Familiarity with Homes England requirements and housing market dynamics.
* Experience in regeneration or community development is advantageous.
What we need from you
* A passion for customer service.
* Willingness to attend training sessions, both face-to-face and virtual.
* Ability to build relationships with partners and generate new business.
* Effective communication and reporting skills.
* Ability to motivate and influence others.
* Positive representation of the organisation.
* Ability to identify and promote new opportunities.
* Strong leadership and management skills.
What we offer
Our benefits include a pension scheme, healthcare, discounts, annual leave starting at 26 days, a monthly lottery, savings schemes, transport support, and wellbeing initiatives. We value our colleagues' wellbeing as essential to delivering excellent service.
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