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The Senior Project Manager will play a key role in leading the delivery of Be First’s new build housing and regeneration programme, managing projects from inception through to completion and handover. Acting as client-side project lead, you will be responsible for driving the successful delivery of development projects, ensuring they meet programme, budget, quality, sustainability and design objectives. Working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, the Council and local communities, you will oversee all stages of the project lifecycle while ensuring compliance with governance, procurement and financial requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project management professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced development environment and wants to make a meaningful impact through the delivery of high-quality regeneration and housing projects.
Job Responsibility
Lead the delivery of new build residential and regeneration projects from inception to completion
Act as client-side project manager across a portfolio of development schemes
Work closely with the Council to develop project briefs and secure business case approvals
Procure and manage multidisciplinary consultant teams in accordance with procurement regulations and best practice
Manage project programmes, budgets, risks and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
Drive project delivery through effective management of consultants, contractors and stakeholders
Establish project milestones and monitor performance against programme objectives
Lead project governance processes and ensure compliance with Be First’s gateway approval procedures
Oversee financial appraisals, budget management and expenditure monitoring
Review and authorise consultant and contractor payments in accordance with financial procedures
Manage stakeholder engagement activities, including consultation with local communities and residents
Ensure projects support Be First’s sustainability objectives and contribute to the Council’s carbon neutrality targets
Mentor and support junior members of the Development Delivery Team
Lead project reporting to senior management and Council stakeholders
Identify opportunities to improve value for money and generate additional income where appropriate
Requirements
Proven experience delivering residential development, regeneration or major property projects
Demonstrable experience managing both small and large-scale development projects from inception through to completion
Strong understanding of the development process and property development lifecycle
Experience undertaking financial appraisals and managing project budgets
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of development viability
Excellent project management and organisational skills
Experience managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build productive relationships across public and private sector organisations
Experience leading community consultation and engagement activities on complex development projects
Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
Strong problem-solving abilities and the confidence to make decisions within a complex environment
The ability to motivate, mentor and support colleagues and project teams