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 clients
Monitor project progress across all stages of development, ensuring key milestones, budgets, and programme objectives are achieved
Act as a client representative, coordinating consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle
Undertake site visits and project reviews, identifying risks and opportunities and providing clear recommendations to clients
Prepare reports, project updates, and governance documentation for senior stakeholders and board-level audiences
Support procurement activities, tender processes, and contractor appointments where required
Review technical information, drawings, specifications, and development proposals to ensure projects remain aligned with client objectives
Assist with contract administration and project controls, ensuring robust project governance is maintained
Manage stakeholder relationships across clients, contractors, consultants, and local authority representatives
Monitor project budgets and expenditure, highlighting financial risks and supporting cost control measures
Identify and resolve project delivery challenges, ensuring schemes continue to progress effectively
Provide clear communication and professional advice to clients throughout project delivery
Support business growth by contributing to new opportunities and expanding client relationships
Promote 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 environment
Approximately 3-4 years' experience within project management, development, construction, or regeneration
Demonstrable experience supporting or managing development projects with values exceeding £2m
Strong understanding of construction processes and project delivery methodologies
Experience liaising directly with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders
Ability to work independently and take ownership of project outcomes
Technically minded with the confidence to review and challenge development and construction information
Experience as a Contract Administrator or supporting Contract Administration functions
Exposure to Employer's Agent services would be advantageous
Strong written communication skills with experience producing reports and project documentation
Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
Comfortable managing multiple priorities across a range of live projects
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted relationships
Ability to work in a client-facing role and represent the organisation professionally
Residential development experience is desirable but not essential
Relevant qualification in construction, project management, surveying, development, or a related discipline would be beneficial
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to drive projects forward with minimal supervisionJob Offer

Competitive salary of circa £45,000
Permanent PAYE position with pension provision
Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of development and regeneration projects
Exposure to both housing association and local authority clients
Highly autonomous role with significant responsibility and client interaction
Flexible working environment with a strong emphasis on trust and professional independence
Hybrid working arrangements with approximately one day per week in the office
Opportunity to broaden experience across project management, development, contract administration, and client advisory services
Genuine career growth opportunities within a growing consultancy business
Supportive and collaborative team culture with direct access to senior professionals
Varied and interesting project portfolio, ranging from smaller residential developments through to larger-scale schemes
Opportunity to make a tangible impact on the delivery of much-needed housing and community projects across the South East