PM – Kent

Description

This role involves overseeing property–related projects within the professional services industry, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. The position is based in Ramsgate and requires strong organisational and project management skills.

Client Details

Our client is a growing specialist real estate and development consultancy that provides project delivery, development, and regeneration expertise to housing associations, local authorities, and public sector organisations across London and the South East.

With extensive experience supporting organisations that require additional capability, technical expertise, and project leadership, the consultancy works closely with clients to deliver complex residential and mixed–use developments. Their team combines strong technical knowledge with hands–on project delivery experience, providing practical solutions that ensure projects progress efficiently and achieve successful outcomes.

Due to continued growth and increasing demand from both housing association and local authority clients, they are seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of development projects. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of live schemes, work directly with senior stakeholders, and contribute to projects that create lasting value for communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious development professional looking to broaden their experience across a wide range of projects while working within a flexible, supportive, and entrepreneurial environment.

Description

Manage the day–to–day delivery of residential and regeneration projects on behalf of housing association, local authority, and public sector clientsMonitor project progress across all stages of development, ensuring key milestones, budgets, and programme objectives are achievedAct as a client representative, coordinating consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders throughout the development lifecycleUndertake site visits and project reviews, identifying risks and opportunities and providing clear recommendations to clientsPrepare reports, project updates, and governance documentation for senior stakeholders and board–level audiencesSupport procurement activities, tender processes, and contractor appointments where requiredReview technical information, drawings, specifications, and development proposals to ensure projects remain aligned with client objectivesAssist with contract administration and project controls, ensuring robust project governance is maintainedManage stakeholder relationships across clients, contractors, consultants, and local authority representativesMonitor project budgets and expenditure, highlighting financial risks and supporting cost control measuresIdentify and resolve project delivery challenges, ensuring schemes continue to progress effectivelyProvide clear communication and professional advice to clients throughout project deliverySupport business growth by contributing to new opportunities and expanding client relationshipsPromote high standards of project management, customer service, and professional delivery across all assignmentsProfile

Experience within a housing association, local authority, consultancy, employer's agent, contract administration, or development environmentApproximately 3–4 years' experience within project management, development, construction, or regenerationDemonstrable experience supporting or managing development projects with values exceeding 2mStrong understanding of construction processes and project delivery methodologiesExperience liaising directly with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholdersAbility to work independently and take ownership of project outcomesTechnically minded with the confidence to review and challenge development and construction informationExperience as a Contract Administrator or supporting Contract Administration functionsExposure to Employer's Agent services would be advantageousStrong written communication skills with experience producing reports and project documentationExcellent organisational and problem–solving abilitiesComfortable managing multiple priorities across a range of live projectsStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationshipsAbility to work in a client–facing role and represent the organisation professionallyResidential development experience is desirable but not essentialRelevant qualification in construction, project management, surveying, development, or a related discipline would be beneficialSelf–motivated, proactive, and able to drive projects forward with minimal supervisionJob Offer

Competitive salary of circa 45,000Permanent PAYE position with pension provisionOpportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of development and regeneration projectsExposure to both housing association and local authority clientsHighly autonomous role with significant responsibility and client interactionFlexible working environment with a strong emphasis on trust and professional independenceHybrid working arrangements with approximately one day per week in the officeOpportunity to broaden experience across project management, development, contract administration, and client advisory servicesGenuine career growth opportunities within a growing consultancy businessSupportive and collaborative team culture with direct access to senior professionalsVaried and interesting project portfolio, ranging from smaller residential developments through to larger–scale schemesOpportunity to make a tangible impact on the delivery of much–needed housing and community projects across the South East

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