Project Manager

The duties of the Project Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Working closely with the Development Director, deliver Project Management services to support the achievement of all agreed project parameters.
• Manage Project status reporting including planned against actual progress, quality, cost, risk and opportunity, and review with senior leadership team on a monthly basis.
• Lead all aspects of Project set-up and all project processes and procedures, in line with company standards.
• Undertake efficient project administration including the use of action trackers, formal meeting minutes and briefing notes.
• Support the establishment of the Project Brief / Business Case in conjunction with Development Manager and wider business strategy.
• Work closely with the Development Director to manage the Project Team throughout the planning, design and construction process from inception to completion.
• Manage the commercial performance of suppliers to drive improved service delivery, value for money, reduced lifecycle costs and to meet all project objectives.
• Review, comment and monitor the Design Team information to ensure that it meets FEC requirements in terms of content and completeness or agreed deliverables.
• Positively influence Health and Safety in project design and construction and focus the Project Team on continuous improvement.
• Review, comment and monitor the design and construction programmes.
• Support the Quality Assurance team to manage the Design Team / contractor team actions to achieve statutory compliance (Building Control, Planning departments, EWS1, BSR, Latent Defect Insurance etc).
• Protect company interests at all times.
• Coordinate and report on cash flow, financial performance and cost risk together with the Commercial Manager, communicating on both project and corporate levels.

The successful candidate will possess the following traits or competencies:

• 3 years + PQE in relevant field.
• Relevant qualification in building, surveying, engineering, project management, construction, or other relevant discipline.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering relevant projects.
• Proven ability to build, lead, manage and motivate project teams.
• Proven ability to report and work within delegated authority.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Able to demonstrate an adaptable communication style to suit a varied audience. IT skills including Asta PowerProject is a plus.

• 26 days annual leave
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Family Friendly policies
• Voluntary benefits including gym membership discounts and cycle to work

It is the Company’s policy to treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, race, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. Furthermore, the Company will ensure that no requirement or condition will be imposed without justification which could disadvantage individuals purely on any of the above grounds.

The policy applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment. The Company regularly reviews its procedures and selection criteria to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and otherwise treated according to their relevant individual abilities and merits.

The Company is committed to the implementation of this policy and to a programme of action to ensure that the policy is, and continues to be, fully effective. All staff are required to comply with the policy and to act in accordance with its objectives so as to remove any barriers to equal opportunity. Any act of discrimination by employees or any failure to comply with the terms of the policy will result in disciplinary action.

Please Note: Duties and responsibilities highlighted in this Job Description are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.