Project Manager

The Highfield Company; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Fit Out and Refurbishment market is seeking a dynamic project manager to join their growing operations team. This role involves planning and developing detailed project plans, managing construction teams, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The company is known for its strong brand and commitment to career development, offering a close-knit work environment despite its size. Ideal candidates will have a project management background, strong leadership skills, and a passion for building lasting client relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a robust and successful organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and client communication.
• Ability to lead teams and manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop detailed project plans and timelines.
• Manage construction teams and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Act as the main client contact, providing updates and addressing concerns.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Decision Making

Job description

My client is a major player within the Fit Out and Refurbishment market. They are a cash-rich, robust business who were established 30 years ago and are based in the heart of London.

Typically, their projects are in 'zone 1', ranging from CAT B fit outs for blue-chip businesses and challenging Cut & Carve projects up to £150M.

Their London turnover sits around £350M and they have lots of big jobs in the pipeline.

They have been successful in attracting and recruiting some of the industry's best talent, creating a recognisable brand and establishing themselves as an industry leader. As a result of several project wins, they are looking to grow their operations team. Although my client is a large company, they have successfully maintained a close-knit, family feel. Each member of staff is given a well-defined progression path, ensuring opportunities for growth and career development within the company.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Planning, developing detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
2. Manage the construction team, including subcontractors, suppliers, and on-site personnel.
3. Identify potential risks to the project.
4. Client Communication: act as the main point of contact for clients, providing updates on progress, addressing concerns, and managing expectations.
5. Ensure that the project adheres to all health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for all personnel.

Ideal Candidate:

1. You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams.
2. Have a project management background and be hungry to grow your career.
3. Program management knowledge.
4. Ideally have experience working on complex cut and carve refurbishment, retained facades, subterranean work, removing roofs and extending buildings, or prime end user CAT B fit outs.
5. Decision making.
6. Leadership skills.
7. Attention to detail.
8. Longevity with previous employers.