Project Manager - 20m New Build Social Housing...

Job ID: project-manager-20m-new-build-social-housing-project-london

Company: LJB & Co

Location: London UK UK
Project Manager
Location: London
Sector: Main Contracting / Residential / Mixed Use
Project: 20m New Build – Social Housing
Our client is an international main contractor with an established London regional business, delivering major new build and refurbishment schemes across the capital and surrounding areas. Operating across a diverse range of sectors. They are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to take the lead on a 20m new build residential development for a local Housing Association.
The project comprises a traditional build and steel frame structure providing apartments for social housing, together with commercial and mixed-use space at ground floor level. The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the project, leading the delivery team from construction through to completion and handover.
Responsibilities:
• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the 20m project.
• Lead and manage the project team, including site management, commercial and engineering functions.
• Manage the programme, ensuring key milestones and completion dates are achieved.
• Coordinate construction activities across the residential, commercial and mixed-use elements.
• Manage subcontractors, consultants and key project stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships with the client, Housing Association, consultants and project partners.
• Monitor project performance, costs, programme, quality and resources.
• Manage project risks, change and commercial considerations.
• Ensure construction is delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and relevant standards.
• Lead progress, design, commercial and client meetings.
• Oversee quality, health & safety, commissioning, snagging and final handover.
• Provide leadership throughout the project, ensuring high standards of delivery are maintained.
Requirements:
• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager with a main contractor.
• Strong experience delivering major new build projects, ideally 15m+ in value.
• Residential experience, preferably including apartment schemes and/or social housing.
• Experience working with traditional build and steel frame construction.
• Strong understanding of programme, commercial management, construction methodology and project delivery.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage subcontractors.
• Excellent client-facing, communication and leadership skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
Package:
Competitive salary / Car allowance / Bonus / Private healthcare / Pension / Life assurance
Major project pipeline / Ongoing professional development / Excellent long-term career progression
Interested? Apply now with your CV, or get in touch with our team today to find out more about this opportunity.