Job Specification Project Manager / Planner My client is a major developer in the North East and now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager / Planner tojoin their team on a permanent basis. Responsible for the planning / management of the pre and post construction phase on a number of smaller projects with a value up to £5.0m. As well as new build projects up to a value of £20m. My client is involved mainly with the refurbishment of commercial properties and to develop them into state-of-the-art apartments, offices, or student accommodation. They also have a number of new build schemes in the pipeline. They have a strong track record of developments in the North East as can be seen on the weblinks below Job Description Overseeing / planning the construction & logistical requirements of a number of small to mid sized smaller projects Confirming building plans with Surveyors, Architects, and Engineers Creating work schedules so projects are completed before deadlines & tracking them Helping with purchasing or hiring building equipment and materials Overseeing / planning building projects to ensure staff are working safely, productively and to a high standard Monitoring construction budget to minimise overspending Providing progress reports to clients via phone, email or meetings in person Negotiating with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors Understanding construction processes and guidelines for effective planning and site management Leadership skills for motivating workers and maintaining positive and safe work environments Organisational skills for ensuring multiple building projects are completed on time and on budget Problem-solving skills for devising solutions to site challenges, such as weather delaying construction Verbal communication skills for explaining projects to site supervisors and providing project reports to stakeholders Meeting regularly with clients, third parties and other managers to report on progress Setting targets, objectives and responsibilities for all supervised staff. Regularly reviewing timings,budget, labour, risk and project plans to ensure work stays on track Ensuring that the project(s)are constructed within budgets Conducting site inspections of work, check materials and ensure staff and sub-contractors are following health and safety guidelines Dealing with contractsand mitigating the impact of any issues Ensuring the delivery of high-quality work within contract timescales Working in an office and on the construction site. Qualifications Our briefrequirement are : -Experience in construction management roles on refurbishment & new-build projects. - Technical diploma or degree in related Discipline or equivalent experience - Able to use Word, Excel software and critically expert inproject management software to drive scheduling Salary is negotiable with experience Company benefits include: 20 days holiday bank holidays Company pension scheme- Nest Company profit sharing bonus scheme (Discretionary)