Project Manager (Housing Development) – 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Location
Sydenham, South East London
Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)
Salary
£52,254 per annum
About the Role
The Project Manager will be responsible for financially appraising and managing housing development schemes from inception through to on-site delivery and the end of the defects rectification period. This role includes assisting with proposals and bids, overseeing scheme progress, and ensuring compliance with all contractual and funding requirements. Key duties include regular site visits, attending site meetings, snagging, handover, and defects inspections. The Project Manager will prepare and submit grant claims to the GLA and other funding bodies, monitor scheme expenditure and budgets, and report financial forecasts and key events to senior management. They will also support internal design panel meetings, review consultant and contractor performance, liaise with clients and stakeholders, maintain project risk registers, instruct architects and consultants, and assist with latent defect resolution. The role requires maintaining statutory consents, ensuring schemes comply with funding and association procedures, and upholding Hexagon’s Equality & Diversity and Health and Safety policies. Additional duties may be assigned by the Interim Senior Development Lead as necessary.
Experience
- Proven experience in project management within housing development or a related construction environment.
- Experience managing financial appraisals, budgets, and grant claims.
- Familiarity with construction site processes including snagging, handover, and defects management.
- Experience liaising with consultants, contractors, funders, and local authorities.
- Ability to prepare detailed reports for senior management and governance panels.
About you
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance and quality standards.
- Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and health and safety standards.
Qualifications
- Relevant qualifications in project management, construction, housing development, or a related discipline are desirable but not explicitly stated.
- Willingness to undertake further training and development as required.
