Construction/Project Manager
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About the Role
Construction/Project Manager
Cobalt is working with a prestigious property investment and development company renowned for its hands-on approach to delivering high-profile projects across London. This organisation has built a strong reputation through a unique self-delivery model that fosters collaboration, innovation, and quality control from concept through to completion. They offer a dynamic environment where your input truly shapes the built environment, and you'll be part of a close-knit, driven team that values site-based delivery experience and design excellence.
The Role
You will play a critical role in the successful delivery of construction and development projects, leading initiatives from early-stage planning through to handover. Reporting directly to the Head of Projects, this role offers the opportunity to work across a range of mixed-use and commercial schemes, with real ownership and influence on every phase of the project lifecycle. You must be within a 45-minute commute of the Hammersmith/Fulham area.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading day-to-day management of high-quality development and refurbishment projects.
- Creating and implementing bespoke construction strategies tailored to a direct delivery model.
- Establishing and maintaining detailed project programmes and overseeing timely delivery.
- Working closely with the commercial team to manage budgets and track cost performance.
- Coordinating with consultants and external design teams to align with technical and planning requirements.
- Attending site regularly to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure design fidelity and build quality.
- Communicating effectively with stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.
- Identifying project risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
Skills and Experience Needed
- Working knowledge of delivering construction or development projects in a client-side or contractor capacity.
- Strong site experience within a self-build or direct delivery environment is essential.
- Familiarity with London planning regulations, construction standards, and delivery practices.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple moving parts and timelines.
- Exceptional communication skills and confidence in leading external teams and stakeholders.
- Comfortable working across design, commercial and construction disciplines.
Desirable but not essential:
- Experience in a developer or self-delivery setting.
- Understanding of sustainability principles and modern construction methods.
- Degree qualified in project management, construction, architecture, or engineering.
- Professional accreditation (RICS, APM, CIOB) is a plus.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility within a high-performing team and contribute to projects that shape London's skyline. Interviews are already underway - apply now before it's too late.
Please note: Due to the volume of applications received, if you don't hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason whatsoever, please let your Cobalt consultant know.
