Project Manager

Portakabin limited; Lingfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading modular building company in Lingfield is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple projects within the London South Hire Division. You will ensure projects meet quality, safety, and budget requirements by coordinating resources and managing risks. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Project Management within the construction industry and excellent client relationship skills. Competitive salary plus benefits offered.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Yearly Bonus

Company Car, Electric if available

Qualifications

• Proven Project Management experience in the construction industry.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to establish early working relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Management function and supervise resources.
• Manage and coordinate projects ensuring timely delivery.
• Report on risks, issues, and project progress.

Skills

Project Management experience

Managing multiple projects

Managing multi-disciplinary teams

Client relationship management

Knowledge of legislation and building regulations

Health and Safety compliance

Full UK Driving licence

Education

Project Management qualification

Job description

Role: Project Manager

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 plus car and bonus

Location: Lingfield

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team in the London South Portakabin Hire Division based at Lingfield. This role is to ensure that all allocated projects are completed in a manner that prioritises a zero harm culture, meeting or exceeding our customers’ expectations on programme and budget.

You will lead the business unit Project Management function, including supervision of Project Controller and Project Administrator resource, and to directly manage major projects ensuring all necessary measures are taken such that works are carried out in a safe manner, whilst providing effective programme, contract management and cost controls systems.

You will work in harmony with Site Services Manager and Service Managers to ensure labour resource required for Projects are supported. Creating a baseline programme of project scope ensuring all elements are adequately programmed for quality, reputation and Health & Safety. Report on any changes to baseline throughout project lifecycle.

Your remit is to manage, co-ordinate and communicate with all internal resources and third parties required and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget encompassing all change control throughout project lifecycle.

As a Project Manager, you will:

*Have proven Project Management experience in the construction industry (modular or building design background would be beneficial).

*Be managing multiple projects at one time to meet agreed programmes, specifications and cost plans.

*Have experience managing multi-disciplinary teams on complex/high-value building projects.

*Have strong experience establishing early good working relationships with the client and client’s team members, maintaining and improving these throughout the programme of the project and beyond.

*Provide planning support and guidance for live and potential projects, with respect to appropriate legislation and building regulations.

*Pay cognisance of all contractual issues of orders from clients, and take the necessary steps to minimize and protect the Company from all associated financial and legal risks involved, including supporting the projects team with the Health and Safety requirements for the contract (CDM).

*Provide updates to be used in Project Governance report highlighting risks, issues and progress against financial plan

*Possess a full UK Driving licence.

*Work productively in a fast paced, high-pressured environment

Preferably have a Project Management qualification. This is more desirable as experience is more key for this role.*

For a full list of responsibilities, view our role profile here.

Benefits & Opportunities

*Contributory pension

*Yearly Bonus

*Company Car, Electric if available

Why Portakabin?

At Portakabin, we design and deliver high-quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes. Our solutions support a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, education, healthcare, transport, utilities, and construction.

We’re committed to sustainability, from reducing the environmental impact of our own operations, to designing energy-efficient buildings for our customers, and supporting the communities we serve through employee volunteering and charitable giving.

Today, more than 2,000 people work for Portakabin across ten European countries.

Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on [e-mail]