Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Location:
Bedfordshire (Site-based)

MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company with a strong UK presence, operating from offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. Our core focus is the delivery of high-quality residential and industrial developments alongside the active management of a diverse, multi-sector property portfolio. This currently includes approximately 5,000 residential plots and commercial and industrial assets in excess of £2 billion in value.

We are entering an exciting phase of sustained growth and are seeking talented, motivated and commercially minded professionals who share our passion for real estate and long‑term value creation. Joining MCR means becoming part of a business that rewards initiative, supports development and offers genuine career progression.

We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to join our team, based on a major development site in Bedfordshire. This is a standout opportunity to take a leading role within a fast‑paced, thriving business that is continuing to scale nationally. You will be instrumental in delivering complex residential projects while developing your career within a highly ambitious and well‑capitalised property group.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project programmes, budgets and resource plans to ensure effective delivery from inception through to completion.
• Provide strong leadership and coordinate and motivate project teams, including site management, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance.
• Take full responsibility for managing all subcontract packages throughout the construction lifecycle, ensuring commercial, contractual and programme obligations are achieved.
• Own health and safety standards, ensuring full compliance with legislation, company policy and industry best practice.
• Oversee the design process from RIBA Stage 3 through to Stage 6, embedding buildability, cost efficiency and quality across all stages of delivery.
• Implement rigorous quality assurance procedures to ensure all works meet regulatory requirements, design intent and MCR’s internal standards.
• Actively control project costs, monitor expenditure against budgets, manage variations effectively and identify value‑engineering opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, developing and implementing strategies to protect programme certainty, commercial performance and delivery outcomes.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular progress updates and responding promptly to queries, changes or emerging issues.
• Manage project schedules and critical milestones to ensure agreed completion dates are consistently achieved.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, plant and equipment to support programme certainty, quality standards and commercial efficiency.
• Review, negotiate and administer contracts with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants in line with project and company requirements.
• Deliver all construction activities in compliance with relevant legislation, building regulations, planning conditions and statutory obligations.
• Report directly to the Construction Director, providing accurate project reporting, forecasts and performance updates.

• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.
• Proven experience operating as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within residential development, with strong exposure to high‑rise schemes.
• Confidence using construction management software and project reporting tools.
• Excellent commercial awareness, problem‑solving capability and sound decision‑making under pressure.
• Exceptional communication skills, ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and represent the business professionally.
• Note:
  
  This role is site‑based / office‑based and does not offer hybrid or remote working.