Job Description

Job Title:

Senior/ Associate Director Level Project Manager MRICS

Location:

Hackney, North London

Salary:

70,000- 90,000 DOE

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

DEVELECO is looking to bring an experienced Senior / Associate Director Project Manager onboard to join their growing team!

About the Company

As a surveying practice, DEVELECO offer Project Management and Quantity Surveying services, and have in-house energy modelling capabilities. They are an RICS Regulated Firm, experienced in delivering complex commercial projects in accordance with strict briefing requirements. They understand how to effectively hold contractors accountable, ensuring mutual respect and transparency throughout the project lifecycle. As a business, they are detail focused and highly motivated to provide an outstanding level of service.

DEVELECO is a growing company looking to onboard the best of the best! As the business grows, they are working on projects with values between 7 million -30 million!

The Successful Candidate Should Have / Be:

5-6 years of Project Management experience at Senior or Associate Director level MRICS or similar RICS qualification Experience in residential works would be beneficial Experience in managing and foster existing client relationships Experience in defining client briefs and preparing and submitting fee proposals Experience in developing new leads Input into annual business planning, including pipeline reviews, resourcing forecasts and strategic growth opportunities

What's It Like to Work for DEVELECO?

How does this sound:

Salary between 70,000 - 90,000 PA DOE 25 days holiday + Bank holidays Flexible/hybrid working upon passing probationary period Opportunity to work on a varied range of feasibility and construction projects throughout the UK

Lead multiple projects from inception through to completion, including feasibility, design, procurement, construction, and handover. Define and manage project briefs, aligning client objectives, budget, programme, risk and quality requirements from the outset. Lead the appointment and management of professional teams, including engineers, architects, cost consultants, and energy and sustainability specialists. Prepare and manage project programmes, identifying critical path activities and proactively addressing delays and risks. Set up and oversee project governance structures, including design team meetings, progress reviews, risk workshops, and client reporting rhythms. Manage project budgets, including cost planning, cashflow forecasting, change management and value engineering. Support planning applications by coordinating technical inputs, including Energy and Sustainability Statements, Overheating Assessments, and Whole Life Carbon Assessments. Oversee procurement strategies, tender processes, contractor appointments, and contract negotiations. Administer building contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC) including instructions, valuations, early warnings, compensation events, and practical completion processes. Monitor construction quality, compliance and progress on site, coordinating input from technical specialists (including MEP, energy and sustainability teams). Coordinate statutory approvals and compliance, including building control, fire safety, building regulations and other regulatory gateways as required. Lead risk and issues management, including risk registers, mitigation strategies, and contingency planning. Chair client, design and site meetings, issuing clear actions, decisions and records. Prepare concise, client-friendly reports, board papers, and project updates that communicate risks, decisions, and recommended actions. Ensure lessons learnt, post-occupancy feedback, and performance data (including operational energy, comfort and user feedback) are captured and fed back into future projects.
So, if you'd like the opportunity to work in a small growing team and this sounds like a culture you could thrive in- please apply today! We'd love to hear from you.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 70,000.00-90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Work from home
Experience:

Project Management experience at Senior or AD level: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) MRICS or equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road