Project Manager

RLB International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Generous holiday entitlement

Private healthcare

Job summary

RLB International in London is seeking a Project Manager to lead and/or support the delivery of construction projects across Commercial, Residential, Higher Education and Life Sciences sectors.

You will oversee planning, cost, quality and risk, manage clients and stakeholders, and mentor junior team members in a collaborative, hybrid-working environment.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant construction-related discipline.
• Professional accreditation (or working towards) such as RICS, CIOB or APM.
• Demonstrable experience delivering projects from conception through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction project delivery and contract administration (NEC & JCT preferred).
• Consultancy or client-side experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent customer service and client interface skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead or be part of the delivery of construction projects from inception to completion.
• Monitor and report on the progress of the project.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Oversee tender processes and contract administration, including various building contracts.
• Identify and manage risks, opportunities, and project performance.
• Build and maintain strong client and other professional team relationships.
• Mentor and support junior team members including Graduates and Apprentices

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Project delivery leadership

Education

Degree in construction-related discipline

RICS/CIOB/APM accreditation (or working towards)

Job description

Project Manager

Department: Project Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Description

Title: Project Manager

Sector: Commercial, Residential, Higher Education, Life Sciences

Discipline: Project Management

Location: London (With Hybrid Working)

Reporting To: Associate / Senior Associate

Why RLB?

At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.

We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless.

Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.

We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.

You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.

Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Role Overview

Our dedicated Project Management Team at RLB is responsible for seeing a project through the initial planning stages to completion. Their main task is to break down projects into stages, taking responsibility for monitoring and managing the programme, cost, quality, and risk of each stage of the project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our service to our clients and enjoy long term relationships with them.

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our London team. The successful candidate will lead and / or support the delivery of projects across sectors, including but not limited to Commercial, Residential, Higher Education, and Life Sciences.

The role offers an opportunity to work on high-impact projects, in a collaborative and people-focused culture, with a high level of commitment to sustainability and innovation.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead or be part of the team in the delivery of construction projects from inception to completion.
• Monitor and report on the progress of the project.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Oversee tender processes and contract administration, including various building contracts.
• Identify and manage risks, opportunities, and project performance.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong client and other professional team members relationships.
• Ensure services are delivered to client expectations and satisfaction.
• Foster and grow collaboration with clients, contractors, consultants and stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and support junior team members including Graduates and Apprentices

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant construction-related discipline.
• Professional accreditation (or working towards) such as RICS, CIOB or APM.

Experience

• Demonstrable experience delivering a range of projects from conception through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction project delivery and contract administration (NEC & JCT preferred).
• Consultancy or client-side experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines.
• Experience working for a consultancy in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and client/external interface skills.

RLB Employee Benefits

Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:

• 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.

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

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

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: [e-mail]