Project Manager - Developer (PBSA & Mixed-Use)

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: London (with infrequent national travel)
Sector: Property Development | Construction | Living / PBSA
Contract: Permanent, Full Time

The Opportunity

An established, privately owned UK property developer is seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of large-scale, high-quality purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and mixed-use developments across the UK.

Working closely with senior project and construction leadership, you will play a key role in the delivery and handover of multiple live projects currently on site and scheduled to complete from 2025 onwards. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware Project Manager looking to develop their career within a growing, design-led developer environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior project and construction leads in the delivery of PBSA-led and mixed-use developments from early design through to completion and handover

• Assist in managing statutory, design and construction data, including costs, fees, programmes, budgets and Building Safety requirements

• Support reporting on project progress, risks, programme and cost to senior stakeholders

• Act as a client-side representative during design development (RIBA Stages 1-2) and through later project stages

• Assist with consultant procurement, fee negotiations and appointment documentation

• Support pre-construction planning, contractor procurement and tender processes, including PCSAs and main contractor appointments

• Monitor contractor performance through site visits and progress meetings

• Assist with Building Safety Regulator Gateway processes, Golden Thread information and compliance documentation

• Support funding drawdowns, liaison with funders' surveyors and insurers

• Assist with project handover, defects management and final account processes

• Contribute to development appraisals, cashflow updates and value-for-money decisions

About You

You are an organised, proactive and detail-oriented construction professional who enjoys working collaboratively in a client-side environment.

Essential experience:

• Background in a construction-related discipline (e.g. project management, quantity surveying, building surveying, architecture or engineering)

• Typically 1-3 years' post-qualification experience in a similar role (developer or consultancy)

• Experience working under JCT Design & Build contracts

• Exposure to main contractor procurement, including PCSA and mobilisation phases

• Working knowledge of:

  • Building Safety Act and Golden Thread requirements

  • Health & Safety legislation

  • Sustainability, energy efficiency and carbon considerations

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work under guidance while taking ownership of tasks

• Willingness to travel nationally for infrequent site visits and meetings

Desirable:

• Progress toward or achievement of chartered status (e.g. MRICS, MCIOB, CEng, RIBA or equivalent)

• Experience in PBSA, residential, hotel or mixed-use developments

• Knowledge of S106, S278, S38 and UK planning processes

• Commercial awareness and confidence engaging with consultants, contractors and funders

Why Apply?

• Join a growing developer with a strong national pipeline of high-profile projects

• Gain exposure to complex, large-scale schemes across multiple UK cities

• Work closely with experienced senior leadership in a collaborative environment

• Competitive salary and long-term career progression opportunities