We are urgently seeking applications from freelance construction Project Managers to immediately assist with a portfolio of existing projects across a well-respected School Academies client in London.
Role
* To assist their in-house estates team including 3 FM s
* Initial Temp role (until October 2026 - but likely moving to a perm opportunity)
* Initial day rate c£(Apply online only) (LTD) per day
* Reporting to Head of Estates
* Immediate appointment - 4 / 5 days per week (Flexible)
Pertinent details
* Managing several projects (up to 10-12) 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)
* A dedicated Building Surveying consultant is assigned on each existing project - also acting contract administrator
* The PM will principally act as the clients representative - Managing and reporting works on site.
* Procurement by open / closed tender (via the dedicated building surveyors) but PM acting as part of the process in advisory capacity only.
* Site visits once a week / fortnightly London (inside M25)
* Close liaison with head teachers / other senior stakeholders
* No budget approval responsibility with the role but subject to an efficient approvals process.
* Projects are varied from M&E services upgrades & replacement, decarbonisation work, replacement works, developing ancillary nurseries - projects c£20k - 700k but capital new build projects can be up to c£30m.
* JCT D&B contracts
* Initial day rate c£(Apply online only) per day (LTD)
* 3 office days, in a south London HQ and two WFH (work from home)
Those willing to apply, must haves
* BSc or MSc in Surveying, Project Management, Construction management or Architecture or similar.
* MAPM, MRICS desirable but not essential
* A recent & proven track record of capital construction or PPM projects within schools / universities / academies (JCT contractual knowledge)
* Larger capital projects experience (ideally)
* Consultancy side and / or relevant client-side background
* Good client management skills (as 1st point of contact)
* London based (within M25)
* Car owner & car driver
* British or European passport holder with full UK right to work / suitable elgible work VISA
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