We are urgently seeking applications from freelance construction Project Managers to immediately assist with a potfolio of existing projects across a well-respected School Academies client in London.
Role:
1. To assist their in-house estates team including 3 FM’s
2. Initial Temp role (until October 6 – but likely moving to a perm opportunity)
3. Initial day rate c£- (LTD) per day
4. Reporting to Head of Estates
5. Immediate appointment – 4 / 5 days per week (Flexible)
Pertinent details:
6. Managing several projects (up to -) across my clients’ London portfolio – alongside in house FM’s (in addition, a developing pipeline of 3 / 4 large capital projects for new academies on 3-5 year programs)
7. A dedicated Building Surveying consultant is assigned on each existing project – also acting contract administrator
8. The PM will principally act as the clients representative – Managing and reporting works on site.
9. Procurement by open / closed tender (via the dedicated building surveyors) but PM acting as part of the process in advisory capacity only.
10. Site visits once a week / fortnightly…London (inside M)
11. Close liaison with head teachers / other senior stakeholders
12. No budget approval responsibility with the role – but subject to an efficient approvals process.
13. Projects are varied from M&E services upgrades & replacement, decarbonisation work, replacement works, developing ancillary nurseries – projects c£k – k but capital new build projects can be up to c£m.
14. JCT D&B contracts
15. Initial day rate c£- per day (LTD)
16. 3 office days, in a south London HQ and two WFH (work from home)
Those willing to apply, must haves:
17. BSc or MSc in Surveying, Project Management, Construction management or Architecture or similar.
18. MAPM, MRICS – desirable but not essential
19. A recent & proven track record of capital construction or PPM projects within schools / universities / academies (JCT contractual knowledge)
20. Larger capital projects experience (ideally)
21. Consultancy side and / or relevant client-side background
22. Good client management skills (as 1st point of contact)
23. London based (within M)
24. Car owner & car driver
25. British or European passport holder with full UK right to work / suitable elgible work VISA