Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

We are working with a fast-growing residential developer delivering an ambitious pipeline of residential schemes across the North West and wider UK. With a strong reputation for quality and delivery, the business is continuing to strengthen its regional project delivery capability.

As part of this growth, they are seeking a Project Manager to take responsibility for multiple high-value projects, managing schemes with individual values of up to £20m+. The role offers genuine developer-side exposure, autonomy over delivery, and the opportunity to play a key role in the company’s ongoing expansion.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, proactive, and driven, confident on site, and capable of managing multiple stakeholders to ensure multi-million-pound projects are delivered efficiently, safely and to the highest standard.

Key Project Sites:

Northampton

Swindon

Oxford

Key Responsibilities:

Lead projects from pre- to post-contract, managing design, commercial and construction objectives.

Provide commercial oversight, including cost monitoring, risk management, and contract administration.

Conduct weekly site walk rounds and monthly project reviews to monitor progress, quality, and programme adherence.

Act as a trusted client-facing representative, coordinating consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.

Mentor and support the regional delivery team, embedding best-practice processes and standards.

Ensure hands-on engagement on site, proactively resolving issues and driving projects to completion.

Take ownership of multiple high-value projects (£20m+), balancing priorities and ensuring delivery excellence.

Required

Skills and Experience:

Proven experience in pre- and post-contract project management on high-value residential projects.

Minimum of 5 years’ project management experience.

Strong commercial awareness, with ability to manage budgets, contracts, and project risks.

Demonstrable ability to take ownership, lead teams, and work autonomously.

Hands-on, with regular site presence and willingness to travel to site in Northampton, Swindon and Oxford.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Ambitious, driven, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.

What’s on

Offer:

Opportunity to join a fast-growing developer with a substantial pipeline and regional expansion.

Leadership role in a rapidly growing delivery team, with real influence on project delivery and processes.

Exposure to high-value, complex projects with autonomy, responsibility, and long-term career progression.

This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious residential developer, take ownership of multi-million-pound projects, and contribute to the company’s continued growth and reputation in the sector