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Construction Project Manager

Brandon James Ltd·Sutton, London·Posted 1 week ago
💰 £48-55k/year
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Job description

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A leading global real estate consultancy with a strong presence in South London is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their growing team. This Project Manager opportunity focuses primarily on commercial projects, with additional exposure to sectors such as mixed-use, residential, and education schemes.

The successful Project Manager will join a highly regarded team known for delivering high-quality developments and maintaining long-standing client relationships. This Project Manager role offers excellent career progression within a well-established and forward-thinking consultancy environment.

You must have prior construction consultancy experience to be considered for this role.


The Project Manager's role

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects across the full lifecycle, from initial feasibility through to completion. The Project Manager will oversee programme delivery, cost management, and risk mitigation, ensuring all projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. This Project Manager will act as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors, maintaining strong working relationships throughout. The Project Manager will also support junior team members and contribute to the successful delivery of commercial-led schemes across South London.


The Project Manager

The ideal Project Manager will have proven experience delivering commercial projects within a consultancy or client-side environment. The Project Manager should hold a degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Real Estate, or a related discipline. Progress towards or achievement of professional accreditation such as MRICS, MAPM, or equivalent is highly desirable for this Project Manager role. Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills are essential for any successful Project Manager.


In Return?
  • £48,000 - £55,000
  • Clear progression within a global consultancy
  • Support towards chartership (RICS/APM)
  • Exposure to a diverse commercial project portfolio
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Collaborative and professional team environment


Project Manager | South London | Commercial Projects | Consultancy | MRICS | APM

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Key skills

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Must-have skills
Construction consultancy experienceCommercial project deliveryConstruction Management degreeProject Management degreeProgramme deliveryCost managementRisk mitigation
Nice-to-have
MRICS qualificationMAPM certificationAPM membershipReal Estate degreeSouth London market knowledge
Soft skills
CommunicationOrganisationLeadershipStakeholder managementTeam collaborationProblem solving
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5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.

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⭐ Highlight your construction consultancy experience prominently as this is explicitly required and mentioned multiple times

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📊 Quantify your commercial project delivery: "Managed 8 commercial developments worth £12M, delivering 95% on time"

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🎯 Emphasise your MRICS/APM progress or qualification as chartership support is a key benefit offered

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🌐 Showcase your South London project experience or knowledge of the local commercial property market

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🤝 Detail your stakeholder management skills with specific examples of managing clients, consultants and contractors

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  • Delivered 12 commercial construction projects worth £18M across South London, achieving 98% on-time completion through effective programme delivery and risk mitigation
  • Managed cost control for mixed-use development portfolio, identifying £240k in savings through value engineering and contractor negotiations
  • Led stakeholder management for education sector schemes involving 15+ consultants and contractors, maintaining client satisfaction scores above 95%

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Dear Hiring Manager,

Brandon James Ltd's focus on commercial project delivery and chartership support aligns perfectly with my construction consultancy background and professional development goals. My experience in programme delivery and cost management across mixed-use developments makes me well-suited for this Project Manager role in your South London team.

My background in construction project management has equipped me with the technical expertise and stakeholder management skills essential for this position, which I will detail further in our discussion.

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Interview questions

10 questions generated from this advert.

Technical

  • How do you approach cost management throughout a commercial project lifecycle?
  • Describe your experience with programme delivery on mixed-use developments
  • What risk mitigation strategies do you implement on construction projects?
  • How do you manage feasibility studies for commercial schemes?
  • What project management software and tools do you use for tracking progress?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time you had to manage competing stakeholder interests on a project
  • Describe a situation where you had to deliver a project under tight budget constraints
  • Give an example of how you've mentored junior team members
  • Tell me about a challenging client relationship you've managed
  • Describe a time when you had to adapt your approach due to unexpected project risks
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1Question

Tell me about a time you had to manage competing stakeholder interests on a project

During a £3.2M mixed-use development in Croydon, the client wanted to accelerate the programme by 6 weeks while the main contractor cited material delivery constraints. I organised a stakeholder workshop with all parties, presenting a revised programme that incorporated parallel work streams and alternative suppliers. By negotiating a 10% acceleration premium and securing fast-track material procurement, we achieved a 4-week programme reduction. The project completed on the revised schedule with 96% client satisfaction, demonstrating effective compromise and communication.
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Describe a situation where you had to deliver a project under tight budget constraints

A commercial office refurbishment faced a 15% budget reduction mid-project when the client's funding was cut. I conducted a comprehensive value engineering exercise, identifying £180k in potential savings through specification changes and contractor negotiations. I presented 3 options to the client, recommending a phased approach that maintained core functionality while deferring non-essential elements. Through careful cost management and weekly budget reviews, we delivered the project £12k under the revised budget while achieving all primary objectives.

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