Project Manager

GirlingJones; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction consultancy in Cardiff is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead varied projects in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have a minimum of 3-4 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within a Construction Consultancy or Tier One contractor. The firm offers an excellent benefits package, including family healthcare and a structured career progression. Join a team where you can truly make an impact.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Enhanced Pension

Family Healthcare

Agile Working

Structured career framework

Qualifications

• 3-4 years relevant experience with a Construction Consultancy or Tier One contractor.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts is ideal.
• Experience in pre-construction management.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from inception to handover.
• Coordinate pre-construction activities.
• Manage internal and external teams effectively.
• Communicate with clients and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Contract administration

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Tired of being a small fish in a big pond?

Looking to make a genuine impact and accelerate your career?

The Company

The Cardiff office of a growing multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to join their happy Cardiff team.

Their portfolio of projects and clients is super varied from £100k – £100m in value. Private and Public sector. Frameworks and one off projects. Sector expertise spanning Aviation, Energy, Datacentres, Education, Commercial Build and High Rise Residential.

With a cracking team culture and fantastic benefits package, they expect the best and pay the best in the market. They are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their happy team.

The Role

The successful Project Manager will currently be working for a Construction Consultancy OR a Tier One Main Contractor and have experience running projects from inception to handover. With full autonomy to lead and manage your own projects, your key duties will include:

• Pre-construction coordination
• Management of internal and external consultant teams
• Client and contractor communication and collaboration
• Project Reporting
• Development of procurement strategies
• Contract administration
• Project programming on MS Project
• Project risk registers
• Commercial oversight

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• 3-4 years relevant experience minimum with a Construction Consultancy OR Tier One contractor ESSENTIAL
• Knowledge of NEC ideal
• PM or QS background
• Experience of working as part of integrated, multi-organisation, collaborative teams
• Pre-construction experience (i.e. design management, tendering, procurement, estimating, consenting)
• Contract Administration experience
• A team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful, and flexible
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Bonus – work winning/bid writing

What's in it for me:

The successful candidate will enjoy the following benefits:

• A genuinely people-focused business.
• The opportunity to work on some of the most exciting projects in the region
• A team ethos about delivering a great service whilst having fun.
• A route to Associate around a structured career framework
• Structured internal and external CPD.
• Annual Bonus
• Enhanced Pension
• Family Healthcare
• Agile Working

Sounds interesting? Then hit APPLY to learn more….