Project Manager (New Business)


Company:	Karbon Homes
Salary:	£49,401 - £49,401
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	NE12 8EG
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Aug 2026
Closing date:	3 Sept 2026

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Summary

Come and make a difference at Karbon

as a Project Manager (New Business)

We’re looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Project Manager (New Business) in the Development Delivery Team. The Development Delivery New Business Team is responsible for identifying and delivering new land and development opportunities to support Karbon’s new build development strategy.

About The Role

The Project Manager (New Business) will support the implementation of Karbon’s new build development strategy. The role will support the identification and appraisal of new business and assist in project managing the delivery of new homes from inception through to transition into construction delivery. The Project Manager will play a key role in assisting with development programme delivery, performance monitoring and internal and external audit compliance. You’ll work as part of a team to achieve targets, KPIs and objectives. Developing and sustaining relationships with Local Authority and development partners will be a key part of the role.

About You

The right person for the job will be self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to lead and manage a project team. You must be transparent and open, acting with integrity and able to build high levels of trust. A collaborative and inclusive approach is essential.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong record of achievement in service delivery within a housing development delivery environment, including experience in supporting the delivery of Homes England funded development programmes. You must have experience of working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders and experience of collaborating and working as part of an effective team.

Working With Us

The successful candidate will work in the Development Delivery New Business team led by the Head of Land and Partnerships, Lea Smith. If you require further information about the role, please contact Claire O’Shea, Development Manager (

claire.oshea@karbonhomes.co.uk

or 07889 575 531).

Key Details

Project Manager New Business – permanent role

Salary is £49,401 per

annum plus a Karbon car payment of £2,405

per annum

Location: Stanley or Gosforth

Regular travel will be required

37 Hours per week with agile working

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Why Join Us?

We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:

26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)

Birthday leave

Occupational pension

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits pot

Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events

Ready To Apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website:–

https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

We love seeing the real you in your application. It’s fine to use AI tools for things like polishing grammar or improving formatting—but your CV and supporting statement should still reflect your own skills, experience, and personality, so we do

not

accept applications that are fully generated by AI without your own input.

Key Dates

Closing date for applications

Tuesday 18 August 2026

We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications—so don’t wait too long to apply!

Interview date

To be confirmed

We’re Inclusive

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you’ll be guaranteed an interview.

Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at

recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We’re lucky to have a great Preferred Supplier List (PSL) in place, so we’re not looking for additional agency support right now. Thanks for understanding—we’ve got this covered!

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