Job Description

Location: Chinley, High Peak
Contract Type: Freelance
Duration:
Rate: (Apply online only) per day

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Freelance Project Manager to take the lead traditional residential development in Chinley.

This is a housing scheme requiring strong leadership and programme management to drive the project through to successful completion.

We are seeking a hands-on Project Manager with proven experience working for a PLC housebuilder. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of residential construction, compliance, programming, quality management, and site delivery, with the ability to assess the current position of the project, implement improvements, and drive performance across the scheme.

As Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the delivery of the development, leading the site team and ensuring the project is completed safely, on programme, within quality expectations, and to the standards expected by the client.

This role will suit a motivated and experienced residential professional who is comfortable managing challenging projects and has a proven track record of delivering housing developments for recognised PLC housebuilders.

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a live residential development
• Review, develop, and manage the construction programme to achieve project milestones
• Lead and support the Site Management team to ensure performance and accountability
• Coordinate all external works and oversee the completion of internal build stages
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety, environmental, and quality requirements
• Drive programme recovery where required and proactively manage project risks
• Monitor build quality and ensure works are completed to the highest standards
• Manage subcontractor performance and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Attend client, contractor, and project meetings as required
• Ensure accurate reporting, project documentation, and progress updates are maintained
• Work closely with commercial and technical teams to ensure efficient project delivery

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager on residential housing developments
• Previous Project Manager experience working for a PLC housebuilder is essential
• Strong knowledge of residential construction processes and best practice
• Excellent understanding of compliance, health and safety, and quality standards
• Experience managing build programmes and driving projects to completion
• Ability to identify issues, implement solutions, and maintain project momentum
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Experience managing distressed or recovery-phase projects would be highly advantageous
• SMSTS qualification
• CSCS Black Card (Manager Level)
• First Aid at Work certification

• Opportunity to take ownership of a challenging residential project and make a significant impact
• Supportive team environment with clear project objectives
• Potential for further opportunities upon successful delivery

Interviews will be taking place on-site next Tuesday and Wednesday.

If you're an experienced Project Manager with a proven background working for a PLC housebuilder and the ability to drive programme, quality, and performance on a residential development, we'd like to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Sophie on (phone number removed) or apply today.