Project Manager

Rider Levett Bucknall RLB; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Competitive salary

Healthcare Packages

Wellness options

Personal Development opportunities

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Project Manager in London to manage core Project Management services for various projects. The role offers exposure to clients and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong project management background, including public sector experience, and hold a relevant degree. This position includes hybrid working and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Construction Project Management degree or similar qualification.
• Chartered or professional qualification or working towards it.
• NEC Accredited Project Manager desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage key stage reports from feasibility to completion.
• Prepare various programmes and conduct meetings.
• Administer competitive tender processes.

Skills

Public sector experience

Consultancy skills

Project management

Team management

Contract administration

Education

Construction Project Management degree

Chartered or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

NEC Contracts

JCT Contracts

Job description

Title

Project Manager

Department

Project Management

Location

London

Division / Team

National Programmes team

Overview of role

We are currently recruiting a Project Manager for our National Programmes team. This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual to join and strengthen our Project offering and presents an excellent prospect for a proactive individual to take responsibility for providing all core Project Management services on several interesting projects. You will gain valuable project and client exposure, be given responsibility for your own projects and be offered a platform to progress with genuine support from the team and wider business to achieve your career goals.

Role Responsibilities

• To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures
• Comply with established procurement/commercial/contractual strategies
• Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards
• Management and preparation of key stage reports from feasibility through to completion and post-handover
• Preparation of various programmes
• Management of meetings, taking and preparation of minutes
• Preparation of progress reports and presentation at monthly client meetings
• Running a competitive tender process including managing queries from tendering contractors
• Assistance with the preparation of contract documents
• Management of multi-disciplinary project teams
• Working knowledge of various forms of building contracts
• Experience of administering building contracts

Person specification

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

Experience

• Public sector, blue light clients and departments
• NEC/JCT Contracts
• Framework experience desirable

Other required experience

• Consultancy experience desirable
• Contract Administration experience
• Ability to identify and develop potential opportunities to secure more business for RLB
• Well organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined, and commercially astute
• A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines

Qualifications

• Construction Project Management degree or a similar construction related qualification with experience gained within a similar role
• Chartered or equivalent professional qualification or currently working toward – we will provide all necessary support to help you achieve this
• NEC Accredited Project Manager desirable, but course would be offered if not

Behaviours

• Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn
• Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results

Benefits

• Hybrid Working – Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
• Well-Rewarded – A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
• Focus On Wellbeing – We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
• Healthcare Packages – Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
• Personal Development – A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
• Additional Benefits – We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
• Exceptional Exposure – You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
• Social Responsibility – We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Promise

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

Construction