Project Manager

Pick Everard; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

Career development

CSR opportunities

26 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Pension

Employee subscriptions

Eyecare scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Pick Everard in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Nottingham office, delivering strategic projects for a Ministry of Justice client across Central England and Wales. You will lead multiple projects, manage complex stakeholder networks, and ensure timely, quality delivery aligned with client requirements.

The role offers training and mentorship opportunities within a supportive national team, with career progression and exposure to high-profile estate

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the construction industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building technology and construction principles.
• Excellent communication, client-facing, and presentation skills.
• Understanding of NEC project management principles, along with experience in managing design and construction contracts.
• Proven ability to manage projects from concept to implementation, effectively overseeing activities and ensuring that time, budget, and quality constraints are met.
• Eligibility to obtain BPSS-level Security Clearance, as this is required to fulfill the duties of this role.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the agreement of the client's brief from inception, in conjunction with any other consultants appointed, and arranging for the appointment of other necessary consultants.
• Coordinating, managing, and communicating with the client, project stakeholders, and other appointed consultants to meet the project's requirements.
• Preparing programs and undertaking program management.
• Managing change, coordinating the design process, and overseeing the control of the project both pre- and post-contract, including financial expenditure throughout all RIBA stages.
• Preparing and issuing reports, including but not limited to Project Execution Plans (PEP), Strategy Reports, Risk Registers, Progress Reports, etc.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Communication skills

NEC project management

Client-facing

Security clearance BPSS

Job description

Our Opportunity

Are you an Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager looking to take the next significant step in your career?

Do you have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, even when faced with new or challenging tasks?

If you answered yes to these questions, we want to hear from you!

As part of our ambitious growth strategy, we are excited to announce an opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Nottingham office. The successful candidate will support a strategic key account with the Ministry of Justice, delivering projects that develop and enhance the estate of prisons, courts, and probation services across Central England and Wales.

By joining our dynamic national team, you will gain access to a wealth of training and mentorship opportunities, as well as the chance to shape your career path in a supportive environment. You will be part of a community that values professional growth and provides you with the tools to thrive in your career.

In this pivotal role, you will lead multiple dynamic projects, ensuring they not only meet deadlines but also exceed quality standards. You will immerse yourself in managing complex challenges and carefully follow detailed specifications to meet the unique needs of our clients. Your expertise will shine as you collaborate with diverse stakeholders, driving projects to successful and timely completion.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the agreement of the client's brief from inception, in conjunction with any other consultants appointed, and arranging for the appointment of other necessary consultants.
• Coordinating, managing, and communicating with the client, project stakeholders, and other appointed consultants to meet the project's requirements.
• Preparing programs and undertaking program management.
• Managing change, coordinating the design process, and overseeing the control of the project both pre- and post-contract, including financial expenditure throughout all RIBA stages.
• Preparing and issuing reports, including but not limited to Project Execution Plans (PEP), Strategy Reports, Risk Registers, Progress Reports, etc.

Please note that you must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for this role, given the nature of the projects you will be working on.

Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at PickEverard - Pick Everard

About You

Our ideal Project Manager will have:

• Experience in a similar role within the construction industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building technology and construction principles.
• Excellent communication, client-facing, and presentation skills.
• Understanding of NEC project management principles, along with experience in managing design and construction contracts.
• Proven ability to manage projects from concept to implementation, effectively overseeing activities and ensuring that time, budget, and quality constraints are met.
• Eligibility to obtain BPSS-level Security Clearance, as this is required to fulfill the duties of this role.

Unsure you tick every box? We still encourage you to apply as your experience might be a great fit for this role or other opportunities in our team.

About Us

Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.

We're committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues.

We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.

What we offer

Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:

• Agile working.
• Career and Professional Development.
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
• 26 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days' additional leave.
• Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
• Stakeholder pension.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Eyecare Scheme.
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities' employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.

Accessibility

We're committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at [email protected]. We'll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.

Agencies

We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.

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