Overview
Role: Project Manager
Location: Lingfield, Surrey. Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 plus car and yearly bonus. Type: Full-time. Company: Portakabin (as listed with The Construction Index Ltd).
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team in the London South Portakabin Hire Division based at Lingfield, Surrey. The role ensures all allocated projects are completed with a zero harm culture while meeting or exceeding customer expectations on programme and budget. You will lead the business unit Project Management function, supervise Project Controller and Project Administrator resources, and directly manage major projects ensuring safe execution, effective programme management, contract control, and cost oversight. You will coordinate with Site Services Manager and Service Managers to ensure labour resources are available for projects. Create baseline project scope and programme, manage change throughout the lifecycle, and deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
As a Project Manager, you will:
* Have proven Project Management experience in the construction industry (modular or building design background beneficial).
* Manage multiple projects to meet programmes, specifications and cost plans.
* Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on complex/high-value building projects.
* Build early, strong relationships with clients and client teams, maintaining them throughout the programme and beyond.
* Provide planning support for live and potential projects, respecting legislation and building regulations.
* Address contractual issues to minimise financial and legal risks and support Health and Safety requirements for the contract (CDM).
* Provide updates for Project Governance reports highlighting risks, issues and progress against the financial plan.
* Possess a full UK Driving licence.
* Work productively in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment.
* Preferably hold a Project Management qualification (experience is more key).
Essential Criteria
* Strong project management experience in construction-related roles.
* Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams on complex/high-value building projects.
* Experience influencing and persuading internal & external customers and subcontractors.
* Budgetary control of projects.
* Experience negotiating terms and final accounts.
* Experience in key market sectors – Education & Health.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Benefits & Opportunities
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Option to buy 5 days of annual leave
* Flexible working principles
* Contributory pension
* Yearly bonus
* Company car (electric if available)
Why Portakabin? Portakabin designs and delivers high-quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes. We are committed to sustainability and supporting communities through volunteering and charitable giving. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We provide reasonable adjustments during application, recruitment, and onboarding processes.
If you require assistance applying, please contact our recruitment team.
EEO Statement The Construction Index Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues.
Location notes and related job postings are for information purposes only and may be updated without notice.
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