Project Manager

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days leave + birthday day off

Company pension

Professional body fees paid

Life cover

Hybrid/ flexible working

CPD support

40% home working after probation

Laptop or workstation provided

Job summary

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd partners with a well-established property and construction consultancy to recruit a Project Manager for permanent roles in Sidcup. Salary is £55,000–£65,000 p.a.

The role covers major frameworks across London and the South East, delivering projects from £1 million to £30 million across pre- and post-contract stages. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience in Project Management, Employer's Agent and Contract Administration, with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' Project Management experience.
• Experience in Employer's Agent and Contract Administration.
• Experience delivering public sector projects valued between £1 million and £30 million.
• Experience working across pre- and post-contract stages.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects ranging from £1 million to £30 million across pre- and post-contract stages.
• Providing Project Management, Employer's Agent and Contract Administration services.
• Working directly with public and private sector clients.
• Managing a varied portfolio of projects including education schemes from primary schools through to universities.
• Working on local authority residential projects, including new builds and refurbishments.
• Supporting retrofit and cladding opportunities where relevant.
• Preparing reports and client communications.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Identifying commercial opportunities and supporting future business development.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Time management

Client relationship management

Problem solving

Initiative

Commercial awareness

Driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with our client, a well-established property and construction consultancy based in Sidcup, who are recruiting for a Project Manager on a permanent basis.

Depending on experience, the salary guide is £55,000 - £65,000 per annum.

The role will involve working on major frameworks across London and the South East, delivering projects ranging from £1 million to £30 million across both pre- and post-contract stages.

The consultancy works across a diverse range of sectors, including education, local authority, residential, refurbishment and regeneration projects.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience in Project Management, Employer's Agent and Contract Administration, with previous experience delivering public sector projects.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing projects ranging from £1 million to £30 million across pre- and post-contract stages
• Providing Project Management, Employer's Agent and Contract Administration services
• Working directly with public and private sector clients
• Managing a varied portfolio of projects, including education schemes from primary schools through to universities and SEN schools
• Working on local authority residential projects, including new builds and refurbishments
• Working on a range of refurbishment projects, including recently appointed theatre refurbishment schemes
• Supporting projects involving the upgrade of playgrounds and outdoor spaces for local authority clients
• Working across emerging retrofit and cladding opportunities, where relevant experience would be advantageous
• Managing day-to-day project delivery and ensuring projects are delivered to required standards, timescales and budgets
• Preparing reports, project documentation and client communications
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Identifying commercial opportunities and supporting future business development
• Assisting with submissions and contributing to client development and networking activities
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider consultancy
• Proactively identifying and resolving project issues
• Supporting and developing junior members of the team where required

Experience required:

• Minimum of 5 years' Project Management experience
• Previous experience in Employer's Agent and Contract Administration
• Experience delivering public sector projects valued between £1 million and £30 million
• Experience working across both pre- and post-contract stages
• Previous experience within a consultancy environment is desirable
• Experience working on education, local authority, residential, refurbishment or regeneration projects would be advantageous
• Experience of retrofit and/or cladding projects would be beneficial
• A genuine interest in building a long-term career within a growing consultancy is essential, as this is not intended to be a short-term or stop-gap opportunity

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong client relationship management skills
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and use initiative
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Flexible, confident and self-motivated approach
• Commercial awareness and ability to identify future opportunities
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable but not essential
• Ambition to develop within a growing consultancy and build strong, long-term client and colleague relationships

Rewards and Benefits:

• 26 days' annual leave plus birthday day off and bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Payment of professional fees for one professional body
• Life cover
• Regular company social events
• Support with CPD and professional development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Up to 40% home working following successful completion of probation
• Laptop or fixed workstation provided
• Excellent working environment and staff retention

Working hours:

• Permanent, full-time position
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Up to 40% of the working week can be undertaken from home following successful completion of probation