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Senior Project Manager - Living Sector London £60,000 - £70,000 + Chartership Support Shape the future of UK living, and grow your career while you do it Pareto Projects was founded in 2022 on one simple belief: exceptional people deliver exceptional results. In a short time they've become a trusted development consultancy behind some of the most exciting projects in the UK's built environment. They manage complex developments strategically and build their approach around each client's goals. They work across many sectors, with a particular focus on the Living Sector: Residential, Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), Co-Living and Hotels. These schemes change how people live, study and stay, and they're proud to be delivering them. They have a strong pipeline of varied projects, especially in the Living Sector. You'll build broad, valuable experience quickly, in a people-first consultancy that rewards initiative and invests in your progression. Why Pareto?<ul><li>£60,000 - £70,000 salary. Competitive pay that reflects your experience and potential.</li><li>Real career progression. A young, growing business where your contribution gets noticed and your path upwards is clear.</li><li>Private Health Care - Through Vitality</li><li>Professional Memberships payment covered - MRICS, MCIOB</li><li>Performance related bonus - Based on business and individual performance</li><li>Structured training and mentoring. Learn directly from experienced PMs and industry leaders.</li><li>Flexible and agile working. We trust our people to work in the way that suits them best.</li><li>A close-knit, supportive culture. Collaboration, wellbeing and growth matter here.</li><li>Projects worth talking about. High-profile Living Sector schemes that make a real difference to how people live.</li></ul>Your Role<ul><li>Own project governance and quality of outputs, ensuring reports, actions, risks and decisions are accurate, clearly communicated and driven to close-out</li><li>Line manage, mentor and support junior and assistant-level team members, including Assistant Project Managers and graduates, setting clear objectives, providing regular feedback and helping them develop their confidence, capability and career progression</li><li>Take an active interest in the wider operation of Pareto, including how projects perform commercially, how fees and resources are managed, and how the business continues to improve, grow and operate effectively</li></ul>Support Pareto's growth through strong client relationships, identifying opportunities and additional services, contributing to fee proposals and bids, building external networks, and supporting marketing, events and industry engagement where appropriate.<ul><li>Excellent written and verbal communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise clients and challenge constructively where required</li><li>A supportive and collaborative leader who is comfortable line managing junior and assistant-level staff, enjoys mentoring others, shares knowledge openly and takes an active interest in helping colleagues develop</li><li>A genuine interest in the property and construction industry, with the curiosity and initiative to stay informed, build relationships, attend relevant industry events and represent Pareto positively in the market</li><li>Commercially minded and interested in the wider business, with a willingness to contribute to proposals, client development, business development, marketing and operational improvements as part of a growing consultancy</li><li>A degree in a related field, such as Construction, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Property Development/Real Estate</li><li>Chartership, or active progress towards it, with a relevant professional body (strongly preferred but not essential; we'll support you to get there)</li></ul>Ready to take the next step? If you want to grow your career on some of the UK's most exciting living projects, with a team that invests in you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today. *All applicants should be via Deverellsmith and any direct applications will be passed over to them

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New Homes Sales Consultant, Ipswich and Cambridge £28,000-£32,000 basic, £65,000 OTE once permanent | Temp-to-perm | Starts ASAP£65K OTE, a start ASAP and a clear path to permanent. This is your shortcut into a career in new homes.One of the UK's leading housebuilders is growing fast and looking for a driven sales professional to join its team in Ipswich. It's a temp-to-perm role, and they fully intend to make the right person permanent.This business invests in its people and rewards success, so if you want real progression and uncapped earning potential, this is where it starts.The role As the face of the development, you'll guide buyers through one of the biggest decisions of their lives:<ul><li>Welcoming and qualifying buyers, and showing them around the show home and development</li><li>Managing the sales journey from first enquiry through to legal completion</li><li>Building strong relationships with customers, solicitors, mortgage advisers and estate agents</li><li>Hitting and exceeding sales targets while delivering an outstanding customer experience</li><li>Keeping accurate records in the company's CRM and sales systems</li></ul>What we're looking for<ul><li>Property sales experience is ideal, whether in new homes, estate agency or lettings</li><li>A confident, personable communicator who builds rapport easily</li><li>Target-driven, resilient and enthusiastic about closing deals</li><li>Organised, with strong attention to detail</li><li>Available to start next week and happy to work weekends</li></ul>What's on offer<ul><li>£28,000-£32,000 basic while temporary</li><li>£65,000 OTE once permanent</li><li>Tuesdays and Wednesdays off every week</li><li>Full training and ongoing support from an established sales team</li><li>Clear career progression with a respected national developer</li><li>An immediate start, with no long waiting around</li></ul>Location: Ipswich or Cambridge Start date: Next weekInterested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role.

New Homes Sales Consultant - Ipswich and Cambridge

New Homes Sales Consultant | Immediate Start | Weekly Pay | Alfold, SurreyStart from 29th October, get paid every week, and put yourself in line for a longer-term role with a major national housebuilder.If you're an experienced new homes sales consultant who likes to make things happen rather than wait for them, this one's worth a look.The opportunityYou'll take over a development in Alfold, starting with a handover alongside the current consultant so you're not thrown in cold. The site has plenty of stock to sell, so there's real scope to make your mark. This suits someone who enjoys creating their own activity: chasing enquiries, booking viewings and building interest, not just greeting walk-ins.You may also be asked to cover nearby sites, so some flexibility on location helps.The practical bits<ul dir="ltr"><li>Pay: £31,100 basic (£15-£18 per hour plus holiday pay, paid weekly)</li><li>Hours: 9:30am to 5:00pm, 5 days a week</li><li>Weekends: Weekend working is part of the role, usually with one weekend off in four</li><li>Days off: Typically midweek, such as Tuesday and Wednesday</li><li>Contract: Temporary to start, with the potential to move onto a longer-term contract</li></ul>Where it could leadIf you move onto a longer-term contract, the package is strong. It includes a basic salary of up to £35,000, around £20,000 in commission potential, quarterly bonuses of up to £2,000, upgrade commission and site-specific incentives. You'd also get structured training, a team buddy, and a clear route into management. The business prefers to promote from within, and several new developments are launching across Surrey and Sussex.What you'll need<ul dir="ltr"><li>New homes sales experience, ideally with a major housebuilder</li><li>Confidence running a site on your own</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach to driving sales</li><li>Flexibility on contract type and site cover</li></ul>Next stepsThe process is simple. It's either an informal coffee and chat, or a trial day on site. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

New Homes Sales Consultant - Alfold (Surrey)

New Homes Sales Consultant (Temp to Perm) - IpswichSalary: £28,000 - £32,000 basic, rising to a £65,000 OTE once permanent Contract: Temporary to permanent Start date: Next week Working pattern: Tuesdays and Wednesdays offThe opportunityOur client is one of the UK's leading housebuilders, a rapidly growing developer with a reputation for quality homes and a genuine commitment to their customers and their people. They are looking for a driven sales professional to join their team in Ipswich on a temp to perm basis, with the clear intention of making the right person permanent.This is a rare chance to step into a business that invests in its people and rewards success. If you want a long-term career in new homes sales, with real progression and uncapped earning potential, this is where it starts.The roleAs a New Homes Sales Consultant, you will be the face of the development, guiding buyers through one of the biggest decisions of their lives. You will:<ul dir="ltr"><li>Welcome and qualify prospective buyers, showing them around the show home and development</li><li>Manage the sales journey from first enquiry through to legal completion</li><li>Build strong relationships with customers, solicitors, mortgage advisers and estate agents</li><li>Hit and exceed sales targets while delivering an outstanding customer experience</li><li>Keep accurate records and reports using the company's CRM and sales systems</li><li>Represent the brand with professionalism at all times</li></ul>About you<ul dir="ltr"><li>Previous property sales experience is ideal, whether in new homes, estate agency or lettings</li><li>A confident, personable communicator who builds rapport easily</li><li>Target-driven, with the resilience and enthusiasm to close deals</li><li>Organised, with strong attention to detail across the sales process</li><li>Keen to build a long-term career with a growing developer</li><li>Available to start next week and willing to work weekends, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays as your days off</li></ul>What's in it for you<ul dir="ltr"><li>£28,000 - £32,000 basic salary while temporary</li><li>£65,000 OTE once made permanent</li><li>Join a rapidly growing, well-respected national developer</li><li>Clear career progression and long-term prospects</li><li>Tuesdays and Wednesdays off every week</li><li>Full training and ongoing support from an established sales team</li><li>Immediate start, so no long waiting around</li></ul>

New Homes Sales Consultant - Ipswich

<h1 dir="ltr">New Homes Sales Executive</h1>Location: East LondonSalary: Up to £40,000 basic, £80,000 OTE (uncapped commission)Contract: Full-time, including alternate weekend workingKey selling points<ul dir="ltr"><li>Join a major regeneration scheme with several more phases of development already planned</li><li>Realistic on-target earnings of £80,000, with uncapped commission</li><li>Long-term career stability on one site, rather than a short sales instruction</li><li>Small, close-knit team based on-site with a relaxed dress-code</li></ul>Highlights:<ul dir="ltr"><li>A landmark, multi-phase regeneration scheme with further phases already planned for years to come</li><li>A varied portfolio of apartments, townhouses and premium homes, competitively priced</li><li>A quarterly bonus rewarding reservations, exchanges, completions and customer satisfaction scores</li></ul>About the opportunitydeverellsmith is acting as strategic recruitment partner to a substantial, multi-phase regeneration scheme, seeking experienced sales negotiators for its on-site team. This is a long-term project, with further phases already planned beyond the one currently on sale.The scheme offers a mix of apartments, townhouses and premium homes, with an expanding commercial and lifestyle offer taking shape around it. The next phase, launching next year, introduces private, shared ownership and rental homes, with completions expected in 2028/2029.What makes the role exceptionalThis is not a short-term sales instruction. With years of phased delivery ahead, successful candidates can build a long-term career on one site, developing deep product knowledge and genuine relationships with an engaged, largely local buyer base, supported by an on-site customer service manager.Key responsibilities<ul dir="ltr"><li>Manage enquiries by phone, email and in person, converting interest into appointments and viewings</li><li>Deliver engaging, informative presentations of the development and its surroundings</li><li>Understand each buyer's motivations and tailor the pitch accordingly</li><li>Handle objections confidently, selling long-term value rather than price alone</li><li>Guide buyers through reservation, exchange and completion, maintaining momentum</li><li>Build lasting relationships with the local community and referral buyers</li><li>Maintain accurate records of enquiries, viewings and sales progress</li><li>Work closely with the on-site customer service and development teams</li></ul>Requirements<ul dir="ltr"><li>Proven experience in new homes or property sales, ideally fast-paced</li><li>A polished, professional manner, comfortable representing a premium brand</li><li>Strong telephone skills and persistence in converting enquiries</li><li>The ability to read a buyer quickly and adapt your approach</li><li>Genuine charisma, energy and a personable, engaging presence</li><li>Resilience and a positive, solutions-focused approach to objections</li></ul>Rewards and benefits<ul dir="ltr"><li>Up to £40,000 basic salary with realistic on-target earnings of £80,000</li><li>£1,000 flexible benefits allowance, including dental cover</li><li>Alternate weekends off</li></ul>We are an equal opportunities recruiter, valuing diversity and inclusion and welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please get in touch with the deverellsmith team.

New Homes Sales Executive

<h2 dir="ltr">New Homes Sales Consultant: Cambridgeshire</h2>Salary: £32,000 basic, up to £35,000 for experienced candidates | OTE £75,000 Location: Brand-new sales destination at an exciting Cambridgeshire development Hours: 10am to 5pm, every weekend plus either Tuesday/Wednesday or Thursday/Friday Contract: Temp to perm, with the potential for a straight permanent position for the right candidateBe part of something newWe're a well-respected national housebuilder, known for quality homes and a customer-first approach. We're now looking for a New Homes Sales Consultant to join the team at one of our most exciting Cambridgeshire developments.The community is already established and thriving, and we're about to take it up a level. On 4th and 5th December we're launching a brand-new sales destination, with a stylish new sales office alongside a café bar and a pizza restaurant. It's a modern, lively place to welcome buyers, and you'll be part of the team from day one of the launch.<h3 dir="ltr">The role</h3>You'll be working as part of a two-person sales team, guiding buyers through every step of their journey, from their first visit to the day they pick up the keys. You'll be the face of the development, bringing the homes and the community to life for first-time buyers, families, downsizers and investors.Day to day, you will:<ul dir="ltr"><li>Welcome and qualify visitors, and show them around the show homes and the development</li><li>Build real rapport with buyers and understand what they're looking for</li><li>Talk confidently about the homes, the schemes available and the area</li><li>Manage your own pipeline, from enquiry and reservation through to exchange and completion</li><li>Keep in touch with customers throughout, and make sure they have a great experience</li><li>Work closely with your sales partner, the site team and our head office colleagues to hit targets</li></ul><h3 dir="ltr">About you</h3><ul dir="ltr"><li>Local knowledge is a must. You know Cambridgeshire, understand what makes it a great place to live, and can talk about it with real enthusiasm.</li><li>Property sales experience is ideal (new homes, estate agency, lettings or similar), but we'll also consider people from other customer-facing or sales backgrounds who have the drive and personality to succeed.</li><li>You're confident, personable and motivated by results.</li><li>You're organised, with a good eye for detail.</li><li>You're comfortable working weekends. This is when buyers visit, and it's where the role comes alive.</li><li>A full UK driving licence is preferred.</li></ul>We'll provide full training and support, so if you're new to new homes sales but have the right attitude, we want to hear from you.<h3 dir="ltr">What you'll get</h3><ul dir="ltr"><li>Basic salary of £32,000, rising to £35,000 for those with proven experience</li><li>OTE of £75,000 with a strong, achievable bonus structure</li><li>A clear route to a permanent role. This position starts as temp to perm, and for the right person we're open to offering a straight permanent contract</li><li>A structured four-day working week with consistent 10am to 5pm hours</li><li>A fresh, modern working environment with a café bar and pizza place on your doorstep</li><li>The chance to join at the very start of an exciting launch</li><li>Training, development and the backing of an established national developer</li><li>A genuine product to be proud of</li></ul><h3 dir="ltr"> </h3>

New Homes Sales Consultant - Cambridge

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