Project Manager

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About Us

At London Square, our success isn't just about numbers - it's about people, place and purpose. As a fast-growing developer focused on London, our mission is simple: to create places that reflect the capital at its best - dynamic, diverse and full of life. Over the past two years, we've brought more than £2bn of capital into London living - and we're only getting started. We are part of Aldar, the UAE's leading real estate developer, investor, and manager. Together, we are committed to creating world-class developments, anchored in high quality design, sustainability, and outstanding customer service.

About the Role & Team

To lead the project and construction teams to deliver the development to quality, time and budget targets including managing budgets, schedules, contractors, and ensuring quality standards are met across all phases of construction. The role will be site based in Central London with some occasional travel required to our head office in Uxbridge.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and oversee construction procedures and ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner to budget and quality targets.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project.
• Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities.
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met.
• Acquire material and monitor stocks to timely handle inadequacies.
• Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities.
• Ensure supervision of the work of sub-contractors and give them guidance when needed.
• Evaluate progress and carry out weekly subcontractor meetings.
• Prepare detailed report.
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety and environmental standards and report issue.
• Liaise with sales, technical, development, local authorities and other key stakeholders.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in residential construction as a Project Manager or Project Lead.
• Proven track record of delivering multi-unit residential projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Procore).
• Well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results.
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles.
• Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards, to include NHBC.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Thrives on challenge, resilient and promotes best practice.
• Able to remain calm and controlled under pressure.
• Communicates and negotiates persuasively - capable of influencing other assertively, building rapport with colleagues
• Able to build relationships across functions, internally and externally.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• NVQ Level 6 or equivalent in Construction Site Management.

What's in it for you?

Ensuring you have a work-life balance and stay healthy and happy is important to London Square. We offer the following core benefits.

• Competitive compensation package, car allowance and discretionary bonus.
• Private Medical, Group Pension Scheme and Life Insurance.

• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays including a holiday trading scheme and long service days

In addition to these core benefits, we offer other benefits which may result in tax or money savings. Some of these include:

• Mobile Phone Allowance
• Dental Cover

• Bupa Employee Assistance

• Virtual GP Service

• Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles

• Cycle to Work

• Gym Membership corporate discounts

• Health Cash Plan

• Perkpal (shopping discounts)

• Tech Scheme

• Payroll Giving
• Free onsite gym (head office)
• Free breakfast & lunch (head office)

Our Commitment

Our success is driven by our people. We're an energetic, entrepreneurial business where ideas are backed, responsibility comes early, and everyone plays a part in shaping what we build and how we work. As we grow, we're looking for talented people who want to help make London a better place to live and who want to grow with us.

London Square are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you require support as part of your application or require more information please email careers@londonsquare.co.uk.

At London Square, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success., We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.

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