Annual salary: up to £42,000.00
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
Project Manager
Inverness
Permanent, Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary up to £42,000 per annum
About the role:
We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team here in Inverness. The role in mainly office based with some travel required to our 10 schools across the highlands. The main duties will be to assist the Contracts Manager in the financial and commercial management and delivery of all the Lifecycle elements of the contract, as directed.
Produce reporting to clients of Planned and Lifecycle works to be undertaken, capturing financial costing that will occur and preparing quotes from suppliers, in line with the relevant thresholds, and ensuring we offer best value for money.
Undertake annual conditional surveys of commercial and domestic buildings, creating professional reports per premises to articulate detailed requirements of works to be completed.
Project lead for many of the larger value works - liaising with schools, clients, contractors, arranging project plans, chairing meetings when required.
Completion of ad hoc Lifecycle Extra submissions which have been excluded from the annual conditional survey reports.
Overall management of annual Minor Maintenance programme and spend, Small Works Order and Change Order programme for works raised by the client providing costings, managing suppliers and internal Mears team to carry out works, providing timely updates.
Support the General Manager and Contracts Manager with the contract P&L, linking in with Planned Major and Minor works ensuring that budgets are met.
Utilise internal IT systems to log, track and capture asset replacements, and ensure works are invoiced out in a timely manner on completion of works.
Meet with subcontractors, ensuring that monthly review meetings take place, that the best price is achieved and works carried out are to the highest standard.
Ensure that routine inspection of works are undertaken to ensure all H&S protocols are being met and works carried out have been done to the highest standard.
Work closely with both office administrator and PPM co-ordinator to ensure clear plans of all scheduled works are shared and understood.
Role Criteria:
Experience in project managing lifecycle works in a maintenance environment
Experience of leading teams providing customer service delivery in a maintenance environment
Understanding of the commercial and financial aspects of a contract
Extensive knowledge of H&S requirements
Effective communication both verbally and written
Full UK driving licence
Preferred skills
Knowledge of completing conditional surveys in a commercial environment
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
Benefits we can offer you
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
Family friendly policies
Company Vehicle, Fuel Card and Uniform
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Beth Dunford ()
If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
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