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Senior Sales Consultant - West London Salary: £35,000 basic + commission (OTE £65,000-£70,000) Start: ASAPAn award-winning residential developer is looking for a confident and experienced Senior Sales Consultant to join one of their flagship regeneration schemes in West London.You'll be joining a well-established team with several new building launches ahead including one due this spring, this is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing sales professional to take ownership of a busy site and continue its success.Key Responsibilities:<ul ><li >Drive sales and manage the full customer journey from enquiry to completion.</li><li >Guide and support a junior consultant to ensure strong deal conversion.</li><li >Deliver an exceptional customer experience in line with brand standards.</li><li >Work collaboratively with the wider team to meet and exceed targets.</li><li >Represent the development confidently during launches, events, and viewings.</li></ul>About You:<ul ><li >Minimum 2 years' experience selling new homes (developer or agent background).</li><li >Proven off-plan sales experience and a strong track record of achieving targets.</li><li >Confident, proactive, and passionate about delivering results.</li><li >Able to work weekends on a rolling rota (2-3 per month, with 2 days off together).</li><li >Organised and motivated, with excellent communication and presentation skills.</li></ul>This is a great opportunity to join a thriving West London development that continues to attract both domestic and international buyers. If you're a strong closer looking for your next step with a leading developer, we'd love to hear from you.

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We are working on behalf of a leading residential developer to recruit a Technical Coordinator for a new residential scheme in Central London. This development will be consisting of large scale RC Frame construction.As Technical Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in the design and technical delivery of residential plots from planning through to handover. Working closely with consultants, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams, you'll ensure that technical information is coordinated, compliant, and aligned with project programme and budget.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage design consultants and ensure timely delivery of coordinated technical information</li><li>Review and comment on architectural, structural, and M&amp;E designs</li><li>Work collaboratively with planning, commercial, and construction teams</li><li>Support procurement by ensuring detailed, buildable packages are in place</li><li>Monitor technical risks and provide solutions to ensure smooth delivery across phases</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Experience working as a Technical Coordinator (or similar) on residential schemes</li><li>Knowledge of RC Frame construction and mixed-tenure housing developments</li><li>Proven ability to manage consultants and coordinate design packages</li><li>Strong understanding of UK building regulations and NHBC standards</li><li>Excellent communication and organisational skills</li></ul>What's on Offer:<ul><li>Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience</li><li>Car &amp; travel allowance</li><li>Annual performance-related bonus</li><li>Long-term opportunity with a reputable developer delivering landmark schemes</li></ul>If you'd like to discuss this position in more detail or apply confidentially, please get in touch today.

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Site Manager - Residential (Externals)A leading residential developer is seeking a skilled and driven Site Manager to oversee the external works of an apartment block, forming part of a flagship mixed-use regeneration scheme. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-profile development with a company renowned for delivering high-quality homes and vibrant communities.As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of external packages, ensuring the block is delivered on programme, to specification, and in line with the highest safety and quality standards.<hr /><h3 >Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul ><li >Lead the delivery of external works across a residential block, ensuring alignment with the build programme and sequencing strategy.</li><li >Coordinate subcontractor packages to drive programme adherence and maintain quality across facades, brickwork, cladding, balconies, scaffolding, roofing, landscaping, and other external elements.</li><li >Conduct regular inspections and sign-offs to ensure compliance with design, specification, and relevant building regulations.</li><li >Maintain accurate records and manage quality assurance processes using Fieldview or similar QA systems.</li><li >Collaborate closely with the wider site team and departments including Technical, Commercial, and Customer Service.</li><li >Proactively promote and uphold health &amp; safety standards on site, supporting a culture of safety-first at all times.</li><li >Monitor and manage material deliveries, access, logistics, and sequencing of external trades.</li><li >Attend and contribute to site meetings, subcontractor briefings, and handover planning sessions.</li><li >Support the Senior Site Manager in reporting on progress, resource needs, quality performance, and site presentation.</li><li >Ensure all external elements are delivered to a high standard, fully complete for handover, and compliant with client and regulatory expectations.</li></ul><hr /><h3 >Requirements:</h3><ul ><li >Proven experience as a Site Manager in residential construction, ideally with a focus on external works and facades.</li><li >Strong technical knowledge of external packages, including brickwork, cladding systems, roofing, scaffolding, and landscaping.</li><li >Ability to manage and coordinate multiple subcontractor trades on a live, busy site.</li><li >Confident in using digital QA systems such as Fieldview or equivalent.</li><li >Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.</li><li >Strong knowledge of current building regulations, NHBC standards, and health &amp; safety legislation.</li><li >Track record of maintaining site quality, programme control, and safety compliance.</li><li >Experience managing works in a high-density urban development environment is desirable.</li></ul><hr /><h3 >What's on Offer:</h3><ul ><li >Day rate up to £330 p/d </li></ul>

External Site Manager - Residential Development

If you're looking for a finance role that's more than just processing invoices - one where you can genuinely grow with the business - this could be the perfect next step.This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, design-led Build to Rent developer and operator, supporting an experienced finance team as they scale. The company is growing rapidly, managing a portfolio of high-quality rental assets, and they're now looking for a confident Finance Assistant to take ownership of the day-to-day AP and AR functions while gaining exposure across wider finance operations.What you'll be doing:<ul ><li >Managing the full purchase ledger process from coding and processing invoices to supplier reconciliations and payments</li><li >Handling sales ledger duties including raising invoices, reconciling accounts, and chasing payments where needed</li><li >Supporting month-end close with accruals, prepayments, and journal postings</li><li >Assisting with bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate cash positions</li><li >Helping implement improved systems and processes as the business grows</li><li >Providing general support across the finance team, including ad hoc analysis and reporting</li></ul>What you'll need:<ul ><li >Previous experience in a finance assistant, accounts payable, or accounts receivable role</li><li >Strong attention to detail and good Excel skills</li><li >A proactive, can-do approach - comfortable in a fast-moving, growing environment</li><li >Ideally studying AAT, ACCA, or CIMA (not essential)</li><li >An interest in property or the Build to Rent sector would be a plus</li></ul>This is a great fit for someone looking to take the next step in their finance career within a business that values development, innovation, and collaboration. You'll be supported by a friendly, experienced team and will have the chance to expand your responsibilities as the company continues to grow.

Finance Assistant | Build to Rent | Central London

Project Manager - Property &amp; Construction Consultancy Remote Working Project Manager opportunity We're looking for a Project Manager to take a lead role in the delivery of complex construction and development programmes across a range of sectors. This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you'll take ownership of project outcomes, guide multidisciplinary teams, and help shape some of the UK's most exciting developments, all within a flexible, trust-based working environment.Key Responsibilities<ul ><li >Project Delivery: Manage all stages of the project life cycle, from feasibility to completion. You'll ensure that cost, design, quality, and time lines are controlled and aligned to client expectations.</li><li >Development Monitoring: Act on behalf of funders or landowners to oversee compliance, contractor performance, valuations, and contractual milestones.</li><li >Feasibility &amp; Viability: Lead consultant teams to assess the commercial and strategic viability of developments, offering clear, independent analysis and recommendations.</li><li >Contract Administration: Take on Employer's Agent or Contract Administrator duties, ensuring contracts are well managed and that proactive, informed advice is always on hand.</li><li >Client Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor and delivering work that's aligned with their goals-on time, on budget, and with lasting value.</li></ul>What We're Looking For<ul ><li >Professionally qualified (ideally Chartered - RICS or similar)</li><li >Proven experience delivering projects in sectors such as sport &amp; leisure, public/government, residential, or heritage</li><li >Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li >Strong commercial awareness and a solutions-focused mindset</li><li >Confident working autonomously while collaborating closely with wider teams and clients</li></ul>Why Join This Consultancy?<ul ><li >Work on impactful, high-profile developments across the UK</li><li >Be recognised for your expertise no unnecessary hierarchy or red tape</li><li >Join a high-performance, low-ego team that values trust, responsibility, and delivery</li><li >Enjoy full remote working, outcomes matter more than office presence</li><li >Collaborate with directors and senior leaders known for delivering excellence across multiple sectors</li></ul><hr />This role offers full flexibility: work remotely with the freedom to manage your time and deliver outstanding results in a way that suits you.

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If you're someone who loves building a cash flow model from scratch - not just updating someone else's - this could be the move you've been waiting for.This is your chance to join a high-growth property developer that's reshaping the way things are done. The finance function is lean, modern, and data-driven and as the Finance Analyst, you'll play a key role in driving insight, control, and commercial value across live developments and future investments.You'll work closely with the Finance Manager across all areas of reporting, analysis, and modelling, but the real heartbeat of this role is cash flow. You'll be building, owning, and improving cash flow models that underpin strategic decisions from live project performance to new acquisitions and investment analysis.What you'll be doing:<ul ><li >Building and maintaining detailed cash flow models across multiple developments</li><li >Supporting month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation</li><li >Working with project teams to update live data, track spend, and forecast ROI</li><li >Assisting with investment appraisals and development models</li><li >Analysing financial performance and identifying opportunities to drive efficiency</li><li >Helping modernise systems and streamline processes as the business scales</li></ul>What you'll need:<ul ><li >Strong Excel and financial modelling skills - you'll be confident building cash flows from the ground up</li><li >A solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and how they flow through to cash</li><li >Ideally part-qualified or newly qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), though experience counts most</li><li >A proactive mindset and a genuine interest in the property or real estate sector</li></ul>This is a role where you won't be siloed. You'll work closely with operations, development, and investment teams, learning the full life cycle of a project from acquisition through to completion. If you're looking for exposure, autonomy, and the chance to make your mark in a high-performing environment, this is it.Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience) Location: Central London If you're driven by data, detail, and the story behind the numbers - and you can build a cash flow that actually tells it - we'd love to speak.

Finance Analyst | Property Developer | Central London

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