Location: Chinley, High Peak
Contract Type: Freelance
Duration:
Rate: £(Apply online only) per day
Lead the Recovery and Delivery of a Residential Development
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Freelance Project Manager to take the lead traditional residential development in Chinley.
This is a housing scheme requiring strong leadership and programme management to drive the project through to successful completion.
We are seeking a hands-on Project Manager with proven experience working for a PLC housebuilder. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of residential construction, compliance, programming, quality management, and site delivery, with the ability to assess the current position of the project, implement improvements, and drive performance across the scheme.
The Opportunity
As Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the delivery of the development, leading the site team and ensuring the project is completed safely, on programme, within quality expectations, and to the standards expected by the client.
This role will suit a motivated and experienced residential professional who is comfortable managing challenging projects and has a proven track record of delivering housing developments for recognised PLC housebuilders.
Key Responsibilities
Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a live residential development
Review, develop, and manage the construction programme to achieve project milestones
Lead and support the Site Management team to ensure performance and accountability
Coordinate all external works and oversee the completion of internal build stages
Ensure compliance with all health and safety, environmental, and quality requirements
Drive programme recovery where required and proactively manage project risks
Monitor build quality and ensure works are completed to the highest standards
Manage subcontractor performance and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
Attend client, contractor, and project meetings as required
Ensure accurate reporting, project documentation, and progress updates are maintained
Work closely with commercial and technical teams to ensure efficient project delivery
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Proven experience as a Project Manager on residential housing developments
Previous Project Manager experience working for a PLC housebuilder is essential
Strong knowledge of residential construction processes and best practice
Excellent understanding of compliance, health and safety, and quality standards
Experience managing build programmes and driving projects to completion
Ability to identify issues, implement solutions, and maintain project momentum
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Experience managing distressed or recovery-phase projects would be highly advantageous
SMSTS qualification
CSCS Black Card (Manager Level)
First Aid at Work certification
What's on Offer?
Opportunity to take ownership of a challenging residential project and make a significant impact
Supportive team environment with clear project objectives
Potential for further opportunities upon successful delivery
Interested?
Interviews will be taking place on-site next Tuesday and Wednesday.
If you're an experienced Project Manager with a proven background working for a PLC housebuilder and the ability to drive programme, quality, and performance on a residential development, we'd like to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion, contact Sophie on (phone number removed) or apply today
Salary description
£300.00 - £330.00 per day