Join Our Dynamic Team as a Development Project Manager!
Are you ready to lead and manage high-impact development projects? We are seeking a talented Development Project Manager to join our innovative team within the Watkin Jones Group Delivery function.
About the Role: As the Development Project Manager, you will spearhead the delivery of capital development schemes, both self-build and 3rd party projects. Your expertise will guide projects through the full lifecycle—from risk assessment and program management to cost control and design oversight. Reporting to the Development Project Director, you'll act as the crucial link between Investment & Development, the Watkin Jones Construction Team, third-party contractors, external consultants, and clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage development projects in alignment with the agreed RACI.
- Oversee capital development schemes, ensuring project milestones, budgets, and quality standards are met.
- Coordinate activities and appointments of third-party consultants and contractors.
- Present progress reports and challenge processes to ensure value for money.
- Monitor the performance of professional teams and contractors.
- Liaise with the team to prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts and budget reports.
- Administer building contracts and manage third-party responsibilities accurately and timely.
Core Objectives:
- Ensure legal due diligence and compliance for all development projects.
- Manage cost plans, procurement routes, and risk identification.
- Prepare and maintain master programmes and project execution plans.
- Chair project meetings, ensuring clear communication and effective reporting.
- Monitor consultant and contractor performance, ensuring compliance and high standards.
What We Offer:
At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here's what we offer:
- Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more.
- Professional Growth: A pivotal role within a forward-thinking organisation and the opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects.
- Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile apporach to work and discounted gym memberships.
- Benefits: Company car or allowance, exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme.
About Us:
Watkin Jones was established in 1791 and has been building homes since 1927. More recently, we listed on the AIM market in 2016 with a market cap of £255m (current market cap c. £550m). In FY2020 we generated gross revenue of £354m and a Gross Profit of £75.9m. Our position in the market is based on a ‘capital light' model, where we typically work with institutional forward funders.
Watkin Jones' success to date has been based on our emphasis on building relationships of trust, our customer focus and our forward-thinking structure. Our intention is to create the future of living, which to us means high quality rental homes, community focus and sustainably driven development.
Qualifications:
What we need from you -
- Proven experience in project management within the construction or development sector.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive projects to successful completion.
- Familiarity with RIBA Outline Plan of Work 2020 and other industry standards.
Apply Now: If you are a proactive person with a passion for delivering exceptional development projects, we want to hear from you!