Project Manager

Brandon James Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious multidisciplinary consultancy in Cambridge is seeking a Project Manager to join their growing team. This permanent role involves managing high-quality projects across various sectors including Higher Education and the Arts. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits, alongside opportunities for hybrid working and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Global Travel Scholarship Programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and clear career progression

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience within the construction and property sector.
• Strong contract administration skills (JCT, NEC etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Contract Administrator, Employer’s Agent or Project Manager on various schemes.
• Leading client meetings, preparing reports, and delivering presentations.
• Identifying and pursuing business development opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

MRICS

MAPM

MCIOB

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A highly regarded, multidisciplinary consultancy based in Cambridge is seeking an ambitious Project Manager to join its thriving Project Management team. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package and the chance to work across a broad range of impactful, high-quality projects. The successful Project Manager will be involved in sectors including Higher Education, science and pharmaceutical research, and Arts and Heritage developments across the Cambridge Cluster and East Anglia region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager looking to progress within a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy. As a key member of the Cambridge team, the Project Manager will take a hands-on role in delivering projects for renowned universities, hi-tech laboratories, and cultural institutions, while benefiting from hybrid working arrangements and career development opportunities.

The Project Manager’s role

The Project Manager will play a vital role in managing and delivering complex projects, ensuring high standards of service and client satisfaction. Responsibilities will include:

• Acting as Contract Administrator, Employer’s Agent or Project Manager on a range of schemes

• Supporting senior leadership in meeting business targets

• Leading client meetings, preparing reports, and delivering presentations

• Identifying and pursuing business development opportunities

• Managing financial performance and risk

• Advising on project matters that may affect professional indemnity insurance

This position suits a driven Project Manager with strong leadership capabilities and a passion for delivering excellence across a variety of prestigious projects.

The Project Manager

To be successful as a Project Manager, you should have:

• Proven project management experience within the construction and property sector

• Strong contract administration skills (JCT, NEC etc.)

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Analytical thinking and confident decision-making

• High proficiency in MS Office

• Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability

Ideally qualifications include one of the following:

• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

• MAPM (Member of the Association for Project Management)

• MCIOB (Member of the Chartered Institute of Building)

In Return?

• Competitive salary £45,000 – £60,000

• Contributory pension scheme

• Global Travel Scholarship Programme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Hybrid working

• Ongoing training and clear career progression

If you are a Project Manager considering your career opportunities, then please contact Alex Ridgeway at Brandon James.

01628 367033

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