Project Manager

Kier Group; Liverpool; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Manager, where you will lead diverse projects in the built environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with both public and private sector clients, ensuring quality delivery through APM-accredited methodologies. Your expertise in managing multiple projects, from new builds to refurbishments, will be essential in driving success. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm values your contributions and offers a range of tailored benefits to meet your needs. Be part of a team that shapes the future of construction.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a construction-related discipline required.
• APM PMQ or equivalent project management qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define project brief, scope, requirements, and success factors.
• Deliver core project management activities including risk management and scheduling.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Degree-level qualification in construction-related discipline

APM PMQ or equivalent project management qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Project Manager, based nationwide, to join our Kier Design business in providing design and professional services across a range of sectors, including the built environment, for both public and private sector clients.

Location: Nationwide

Hours: 37.5 hours per week – some flexibility on hours available; just let us know when you speak to us.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Project Manager, you'll work within our Architecture & Building Consultancy team, delivering project management services to internal and external clients, in accordance with Kier's quality management system and other standard procedures, utilising our APM-accredited project management methodology.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Working with clients and stakeholders to define the project brief, scope, requirements, key drivers, and success factors.
2. Delivering core project management activities such as risk and issue management, stakeholder engagement, communication, reporting, scheduling, and change control.
3. Supporting the client with project delivery strategies and contractor procurement.
4. Administering construction contracts on behalf of the client.
5. Managing Kier's project team and ensuring service delivery.

What are we looking for?

This role is ideal if:

• You hold a Degree-level qualification (minimum HNC / HND) in a construction-related discipline and possess an APM PMQ or equivalent project management qualification.
• You are a member of the APM or an equivalent professional body relevant to the construction sector and hold a full driving licence for site and office visits.
• You have experience managing multiple built environment projects of medium complexity and scale, including new builds, extensions, or refurbishments, through at least half of the project lifecycle, with some experience in contract administration and contractor procurement.

Rewards and benefits

We offer a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. More information can be found here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority. We value our employees' experiences in shaping our policies. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here.

We look forward to receiving your application to join us.