Project Manager - Residential

Salary/Rate:£60,000 - £65,000 per annum
Job Type:Hybrid
Contract Type:Perm
Town/City:Chelmsford
County:Essex
Sector:Construction and Commercial Management
Job ref:JN -012026-84671_1767712702
Post Date:06. 01. 2026
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Meet Our Recruiter

Mitch Butler
Mitch Butler
Senior Consultant, Construction

About the Role

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for delivering high-quality residential property outcomes? We're seeking a confident and proactive professional to lead and coordinate residential projects from inception through to delivery. You'll work with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to consistently deliver against quality, cost, time and compliance standards.

 

What You'll Do

As a Project Manager (Residential Specialist), you will:

  • Lead residential projects from planning and design through to completion, ensuring milestones and outcomes are achieved on time and within budget.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams, contractors, consultants and clients.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, risk registers, budgets and programme schedules.
  • Manage procurement processes and support contractor tendering, evaluation and appointment.
  • Ensure all project activities comply with relevant regulatory, health & safety and quality standards.
  • Monitor and report on project performance, driving continuous improvement and resolving issues proactively.
  • Build strong working relationships with stakeholders to shape project delivery and customer experience.
  • Champion best practice in project management, including governance, documentation and project controls.

 

What We're Looking For

You want to make a positive impact and bring experience in:

  • Proven experience managing residential development or refurbishment projects.
  • Strong understanding of construction delivery, building standards and regulatory frameworks.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills.
  • The ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
  • Strong commercial acumen and experience managing project budgets.
  • Effective problem-solving skills and an ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
  • Professional qualification in project management (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, PMP) is desirable.

 

Why This Role?

  • A supportive and collaborative working culture focused on people, quality and outcomes.
  • Opportunities to work on exciting residential projects that make a real difference.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Continued professional development and career progression.

 

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your project management career and specialise in residential delivery, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and what you'll bring to the role.

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