TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

Project Manager - Planned Works

MMP Consultancy Limited

Job Description

Principal Consultant - Asset Management, Property Services & Compliance

Role Overview

We are a well established contractor operating within the social housing sector, delivering essential repairs, maintenance, planned works, and refurbishment projects across London and the surrounding areas. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join a growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing planned works projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards, while maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities
  • Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of projects, meeting all programme, quality, safety, and commercial targets.
  • Deliver projects effectively within tight timeframes and strict budgets, fostering a positive and collaborative client environment throughout the contract lifecycle.
  • Manage multiple service deliveries, ensuring all scheduled activities are completed on time and contributing to effective programme and critical path management.
  • Proactively identify challenges and demonstrate initiative in adapting plans to safeguard successful project outcomes.
  • Oversee the day to day management of site teams, operatives, and technical consultants, ensuring effective utilisation of resources.
  • Coordinate materials, logistics, and site readiness, ensuring the correct materials are available ahead of works commencing.
  • Communicate work activities, standards, and expectations clearly to site teams and colleagues.
  • Monitor and report project progress through appropriate reporting methods, including programme updates, checkpoints, and financial reporting.
  • Plan and attend client visits, ensuring appropriate support is provided to strengthen long term relationships.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior stakeholders, directors, and key decision makers across client accounts.
  • Produce detailed project reports at agreed intervals or when significant actions or decisions are required.
Requirements
  • Proven experience delivering construction and refurbishment projects across multiple stages of the project lifecycle.
  • Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations.
  • Ability to prepare and manage CDM compliance documentation, including Construction Phase Plans (CPP), RAMS, and COSHH assessments.
  • An understanding of local authority or public sector procurement processes would be advantageous.
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels, with experience in budget management, cost control, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong organisational, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Clean UK manual driving licence.
  • Working knowledge of Schedules of Rates (SORs).
  • SMSTS or SSSTS and First Aid qualifications are desirable.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary dependent on experience (circa £50,000 £60,000), with regular performance reviews and progression opportunities.
  • Full time, permanent position with long term career prospects.
  • Ongoing in house training and professional development.
  • Clear opportunities for career progression within a supportive and growing business.
  • Company vehicle provided for business use.
  • Cashback on medical, optical, and dental expenses.
  • Access to virtual GP appointments.
  • Digital physiotherapy services.
  • Discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, travel, holidays, and retail shopping.
  • Employee referral scheme with bonus incentives.

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$104,920/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
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Job Overview

Date Posted
08 May 2026
Location
Eastern Cape, South Africa

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