Project Manager

Skilled Careers

Job Title: Project Manager – Build-to-Rent (BTR)

Location: Birmingham 

Reports To: Construction Director 

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a new £100m  Build-to-Rent (BTR) residential development. This role is critical to ensuring the successful planning, coordination, and execution of all phases of the project from pre-construction through to practical completion and operational handover.

The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of the BTR sector, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder groups, control project risk, and deliver high-quality rental housing tailored to long-term operational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end delivery of BTR projects, ensuring quality, time, and budget targets are met.

Manage design development and pre-construction activities, working closely with consultants, architects, and planning authorities.

Prepare and maintain project programmes, budgets, risk registers, and delivery reports.

Procure and manage consultants and contractors; oversee tender processes and contract negotiations.

Monitor construction progress on site, chair project meetings, and coordinate issue resolution.

Ensure compliance with building regulations, planning conditions, health & safety standards, and ESG goals.

Collaborate with asset management and operational teams to ensure alignment with long-term rental strategy and tenant experience expectations.

Report project performance and progress to internal stakeholders and senior management.

This project is already through gateway and is looking to make a start on site in January