Project Manager

Rider Levett Bucknall; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Private healthcare

APC mentoring

Training & development

Job summary

Rider Levett Bucknall in Reading is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery across higher education, residential, commercial and healthcare schemes in the Thames Valley region. You will drive projects from inception to post-completion, ensuring time, cost and quality targets are met while fostering strong client relationships.

The role offers hybrid working, APC development support, and a competitive salary package with opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects as lead Project Manager in a consultancy or client-side environment.
• Strong understanding of building contracts, change control and fee proposals.
• Chartered or equivalent professional qualification or actively working toward.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of multiple projects, securing repeat business.
• Oversee contract administration and manage change control processes.
• Support and mentor Project Management team members where applicable.
• Assist in developing marketing material, bids, and capability statements.
• Help build a pipeline of opportunities and respond to RFPs.
• Ensure delivery aligns with value-for-money and company objectives.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Leadership

Change control

Contract administration

Education

MRICS or working toward

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

We are currently recruiting a Senior Project Manager to join the team based in our Reading office. This is an exciting opportunity for a high calibre individual to join and strengthen our current team. Our wider team in the Thames Valley region work across many sectors including higher education, residential, commercial, healthcare and more. The opportunity presents an opportunity to work across various projects and client accounts in the UK while offering an excellent platform to progress, with a very supportive and robust career development structure.

Role Responsibilities

• To lead and oversee the successful delivery of projects (in conjunction with the support Project Management partners) with a view to securing repeat business
• Contract Administration (which requires a good understanding of building contracts)
• Implementation and management of a change control process
• To assist Associates in the management of the Project management team including line management duties where applicable
• To support development of targeted marketing material, bid documents, capability statements and attend networking events
• To assist the Project Management Partners in developing a pipeline of opportunities
• To support in the development of fee proposals and responses to RFPs
• To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances
• To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures
• Comply with established procurement/commercial/contractual strategies
• Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

Experience

• Technical Experience - Understands technical aspects of project delivery from inception to post-completion and is able to identify and promote solutions
• Managerial Experience - Ability to manage a project from inception to post completion with senior management support, obtaining positive written client feedback
• Proven experience in delivering projects as the lead Project Manager either as a consultant or client side
• Experience managing projects across the design, tender and construction stages
• Proven track record on leading construction projects as a consultant Project Manager to time, cost and quality, Construction Project Management degree or a similar construction related qualification with experience gained within a similar role
• Chartered or equivalent professional qualification or currently working toward - we will provide all necessary support to help you achieve this

Behaviours

• Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn.
• Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

Why RLB?

At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress. We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives - we think they are priceless. Bring them to RLB and you'll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways. We'll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector. You'll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights. What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.

Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:

• Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance.
• As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
• Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement.
• As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
• Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
• Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
• Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in‑house mentoring schemes.
• Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
• Exceptional Exposure - You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
• Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.