MCR Property Group
Project Lead - Residential New Build
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Project Lead - Residential New Build
Permanent
Bedford
MCR Property Group has been at the forefront of the UK student accommodation sector since 2004, delivering high-quality developments in some of the country's most prominent university cities. As one of the early pioneers of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in Manchester, we have played a key role in shaping the market through the delivery of well-designed, strategically located schemes that continue to set standards across the sector.
Today, MCR Property Group remains highly active across major UK cities including Liverpool and Sheffield, with a growing portfolio of modern student accommodation developments and residential assets. Alongside our established PBSA platform, we continue to expand across residential, mixed-use, and regeneration projects, supported by a substantial national pipeline.
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As we move through an exciting phase of growth in 2026 and beyond, we are seeking experienced and commercially astute professionals to help drive the successful delivery of major projects across our expanding portfolio.
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Lead to permanently join a leading residential developer and main contractor on a residential development in Bedford.
The ideal candidate will have a background as a leader on construction projects valued in excess of £20m as a minimum. We are looking for a proven construction-lead that has been involved in large building developments for a recognised main contractor. It is essential that candidates have a stable career history with previous employers. The Project Lead must have previous experience with a large recognised main contractor on residential or mixed-use schemes.
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Ideally you will be degree-qualified with recognised accreditations. Ability and desire to mentor project managers and assistant project managers will be an advantage.
Requirements
With at least 5 years of experience in project leadership is preferable
A technical qualification to degree level in relevant discipline
Experience of new-build and refurbishment projects
Technical delivery experience gained within a construction environment
Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills (both internal and external)
Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially aware
A team player with a 'can-do' attitude
Benefits
Salary negotiable and dependent upon experience
Discretionary bonus
Pension scheme
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