About the role

  • Lead the successful delivery of a diverse range of development projects across London and the Regions
  • Scale up delivery and project management capabilities across pre-construction, construction, and handover phases
  • Oversee procurement of construction contracts and consultant appointments
  • Champion a safety-first culture and embed health and safety policies across delivery activities
  • Manage commercial aspects including change control, budget oversight, and monthly reporting
  • Drive sustainability outcomes including net zero, biodiversity, and social value creation
  • Foster relationships with tenants, supply chain partners, and community stakeholders
  • Collaborate with Development, Property Management, Asset Management, and Sustainability teams
  • Represent The Crown Estate at industry events and lead innovation initiatives
  • Support governance and reporting including Quarterly Business Reviews and project control groups
  • Lead phasing strategies, buildability reviews, and stakeholder liaison with technical bodies
  • Promote teamwork, knowledge sharing, and a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation

Requirements

  • Proven experience in senior delivery, construction, and project management roles across complex development portfolios
  • Experience working on both contractor and client sides, with a track record of leading major new-build and refurbishment projects
  • Strong understanding of safety culture, risk management, and sustainability in real estate development
  • Skilled in financial management, commercial awareness, and public procurement practices
  • Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and deliver projects on time and within budget
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Strategic thinker with a solution-oriented mindset and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Professionally qualified with relevant industry experience and membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. Chartered Engineer, Construction Management)
  • Understanding of the housing industry and strategic land development

Benefits

  • 28 days paid holiday
  • 2 volunteering days
  • Option to purchase further holiday
  • Flexible working
  • Hybrid working policies
  • Market leading family friendly policies
  • Private healthcare
  • Life and critical illness cover
  • Pension
  • Performance related bonus offering
  • Shopping discounts in the West End
  • Employee wellbeing focus

Job title

Senior Delivery Manager

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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