Overview of role:
We are currently recruiting a Project Manager for our National Programmes Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual to join and strengthen our Project Management offering and presents an excellent prospect for a proactive individual to take responsibility for providing all core Project Management services on several interesting projects.
You will gain valuable project and client exposure, be given responsibility for your own projects and be offered a platform to progress with genuine support from the team and wider business to achieve your career goals.
Role Responsibilities
* To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures
* Comply with established procurement/commercial/contractual strategies
* Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards
* Management and preparation of key stage reports from feasibility through to completion and post-handover
* Management of meetings, taking and preparation of minutes
* Attend meetings onsite at regular project intervals
* Preparation of progress reports
* Working knowledge of various forms of building contracts
* Managing project cost from scope through to final account
Person specification:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.
A valid driving licence, vehicle and willingness to travel are essential requirements for this role.
Experience:
* NEC and JCT Experience desirable but not essential
* Ability to identify and develop potential opportunities to secure more business for
* Well organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined, and commercially astute.
* A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines on high volume fast paced programmes
* Retail construction desirable but not essential
Qualifications:
* Construction Project Management degree or a similar construction related qualification with experience gained within a similar role
* Chartered or equivalent professional qualification or currently working toward – we will provide all necessary support to help you achieve this
Behaviours:
* Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn
* Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results
Employee Benefits
Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:
Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.
Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment
We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with either hidden or physical disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role. This guarantees an interview, not an offer of employment