Job Description
Location: Hybrid/London Salary: £67,820 - £84,776 plus £5,000 car allowance per annum Hours: 36 per week Contract Type: Permanent
Are you looking to step into a high-impact role on a major development project? At Clarion Housing Group, we're offering the opportunity to contribute to a landmark new settlement that will shape the future of housing.
We're seeking a Project Manager to support the development of one of Clarion Housing Group's new, residentially led, major projects.
This is a rare opportunity to work client-side on one of the UK's largest new community developments. Tendring and Colchester Borders is a scheme of c.8,000 homes along with major infrastructure, schools, commercial and community buildings.
You'll be part of the Project Management and Cost Management team, reporting to the Project Lead for this function, and working alongside colleagues in Development Management and Finance under the Project Director.
The role involves leading the delivery of defined sub-projects within the wider masterplan from initial brief through procurement, design and construction with a particular focus on cost control, commercial management, and consultant coordination. You'll manage consultant QS teams, monitor programme and budget and support contractual negotiations to ensure value and risk are managed effectively.
We're specifically seeking candidates with strong cost management experience in the built environment, ideally with exposure to large scale residential, regeneration, or mixed-use development. Proficiency in managing project costs, budget setting, and monitoring expenditures is essential.
You'll be skilled in identifying and mitigating project risks from acquisition to contract execution. You'll also be able to create realistic project programmes and oversee their execution.
A strong background in design management is required to ensure compliance with the project brief and cost constraints, including questioning design quality and buildability. Familiarity with the contracting market and contract management will aid in converting projects into contracts.
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please review the full role profile before applying.
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Closing Date: Monday 3rd November 2025 at midnight.
This is a hybrid role with a base location at our office in London. Candidates will be expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week.?
Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required.
You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.
This vacancy may close without notice.
Diversity and Inclusion
We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.
We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.
