Project Manager - Manchester

?? Location: Manchester | ?? Full Time | ?? Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

We’re looking for a talented and driven Development Project Manager (Post-Contract) to join our high-performing Development team. Reporting to the Development Programme Manager, you will take the lead on delivering post-contract projects from start to finish — ensuring we meet agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This is a pivotal role that directly shapes the customer experience and the communities we serve.

• Lead the delivery of post-contract housing development projects in line with time, cost and quality expectations.

• Provide excellent customer service to residents, partners, contractors, and internal teams.

• Manage the customer journey after completion, handling any defects, feedback, or ongoing issues.

• Oversee contract variations and ensure value for money on any changes.

• Liaise with and manage contractors, consultants, solicitors, and other external stakeholders.

• Ensure planning conditions are met and maintained.

• Use systems like Proval and Sequel to manage financial appraisals and cashflow forecasts.

• Collaborate with internal teams and ensure smooth handover of properties.

• Manage payments, coding, invoices, and budgets for post-contract projects.

• Represent the organisation in external meetings with stakeholders, funders, and partners.

• Ensure projects comply with the Homes England audit checklist and our internal Development Procedure Guide.

• Prepare documentation and records for audits, funding submissions, and project monitoring.

• Support defect resolution and ongoing engagement with customers post-handover.

• Monitor risks, report KPIs, and complete project journals to evaluate success.

• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and procedural updates.

• Support the team in preparing funding bids and maintaining partnerships.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.

• Minimum of GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

• Relevant professional qualifications or memberships (desirable).

• Strong background in property development, with post-contract delivery experience.

• Solid knowledge of housing development, construction contracts, and the built environment.

• Familiarity with systems like SDS Proval and Sequel (or similar).

• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.

• Confident working across departments, managing stakeholders, and representing the organisation externally.

• Ability to write clear, concise reports and manage complex project documentation.

• Self-sufficient with strong IT and admin capabilities.

• Understanding of Homes England processes and funding models.

• A genuine passion for delivering high-quality homes and great customer outcomes.

• A dynamic and supportive work environment

• Opportunities to grow your career and shape the future of housing delivery

• Full training and development support, including face-to-face, virtual, and e-learning modules

• A chance to make a real impact in local communities

• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you’re passionate about housing development, thrive on seeing a project through to successful completion, and are driven by quality and community outcomes — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us build better places to live.