Project Manager

Capstone Recruitment UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone Recruitment UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a growing specialist PM consultancy in London. You will lead commercial office fit-out projects, manage client expectations and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, from brief through to handover.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of office fit-out delivery, a solid grasp of RIBA stages and JCT contracts, and a client-focused mindset with a view to career progression within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ commercial fit-out experience.
• Strong knowledge of the RIBA stages.
• Experience managing tenants/landlord projects.
• Experience with JCT contracts and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial office fit-out projects through the relevant RIBA stages, from brief to completion.
• Develop detailed project programmes, regularly update progress and communicate key dates and implications to clients, consultants and contractors.
• Appoint and coordinate external consultants, including M&E, structural, acoustic, lighting and AV specialists.
• Manage multidisciplinary design teams and ensure information is coordinated in line with the project programme.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

RIBA stages

Contract administration

Tools

JCT contracts

Job description

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join a growing, specialist Project Management consultancy in London.

The business provides pure Project Management services and is continuing to expand its client base and project portfolio. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, gain significant client exposure and take ownership of exciting commercial office and workplace projects across London.

This position would suit an ambitious Project Manager with strong commercial office fit-out experience who enjoys working in a client-facing environment and wants to join a growing consultancy where they can take on responsibility and develop their career.

Key Responsibilities

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects from initial briefing and pre-construction through procurement, construction, handover and close-out.

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage commercial office fit-out projects through the relevant RIBA stages, from initial brief through to completion.
• Develop detailed project programmes, regularly update progress and communicate key dates and programme implications to clients, consultants and contractors.
• Appoint and coordinate external consultants, including M&E, structural, acoustic, lighting and AV specialists.
• Manage multidisciplinary design teams and ensure information is coordinated in line with the project programme.

Experience Required

• A minimum of 3 years' commercial fit-out experience, ideally within the office/workplace sector.
• Strong knowledge of commercial office buildings and workplace fit-out delivery.
• Experience managing projects for tenants and/or landlords.
• Strong understanding of the RIBA stages
• Detailed working knowledge of JCT contracts and contract administration.

Why Join?

• This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, specialist Project Management consultancy with an impressive portfolio of projects and excellent opportunities for career progression.
• The business offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, with ongoing training, mentoring and support towards achieving professional qualifications.
• Regular team socials, a strong team culture and the opportunity to take ownership of exciting projects
• You will be encouraged to develop your skills, gain valuable experience and take on greater responsibility as the business continues to grow.