Project Manager – Building Safety Projects

Playle & Partners Llp; Sidcup; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious firm in Sidcup is seeking a Project Manager to join their Building Safety Team. This role involves overseeing substantial projects involving cladding remediation and requires candidates with extensive Project Management experience. The firm offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, emphasizing professional development and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Staff profit share scheme

Company pension scheme

Payment of professional fees

Life cover

Free car parking

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of Project Management experience post Graduate Degree.
• Experience in delivering Building Safety Projects and compliance with the Building Safety Act is essential.
• Positive attitude and a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects ranging from £1 Million – £10 Million Pre and Post Contract.
• Report directly to Project Management Partner on performance.
• Manage, mentor, and train juniors/graduates.

Skills

Project Management

Client Development

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Management

Education

Graduate Degree

MRICS/FRICS/MAPM/CHPP/MCIOB

Job description

Project Manager – Building Safety Projects

Location:
Playle & Partners LLP – Head Office, Sidcup

Salary:
Negotiable depending on experience – Good benefitspackage included (£55k to £65kpa)

Job Type:
Permanent

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Building Safety Team where you will play an active role in the delivery of projects and professional services on Cladding Remediation and Fire Improvement works.

Established in 1954, we have our office in Sidcup. We are currently recruiting to supply our recent success as Project Managers and Employer’s Agents on Building Safety works across London and the South East of England.

The successful candidate will be working directly on schemes ranging from £1 Million – £10 Million both Pre and Post Contract and will be able to demonstrate compliance on delivering High Risk Building cladding replacement under the Building Safety Act. The candidate will be responsible for reporting directly to Project Management Partner Luke Turner.

The Candidate

To be successful in this role you will:

• Ideally be MRICS/FRICS/MAPM/CHPP/MCIOB with a minimum of 4 years Project Management, Employer’s Agent and Contract Administration experience post Graduate Degree.
• We will consider candidates who are not accredited but can demonstrate significant experience working within the Construction industry as a Project Manager for over 10 years and has extensive experience in delivering Building Safety Projects.
• Have extensive experience of Project Management and the day-to-day tasks listed in the Project Management job description.
• Demonstrate competence to deliver projects working on existing HRB’s.
• Be well organised, efficient, using initiative and working to tight deadlines.
• Have experience in Client Development: Networking: Business Development: Assistance with submissions.
• Require excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with an eye for details, a commitment to excellence and developing strong client relationships.
• Possess a proactive approach to problem solving and ability to follow these through to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Be flexible, confident, and self-motivated with a real desire to deliver excellent customer service.
• Positive attitude and willing to learn with and develop the team.
• Able to identify areas of commercial opportunity for future development.
• Have experience in managing a Project team and have experience reporting on performance of the team to senior managers.
• Ideally have experience in managing, mentoring, and training of Juniors / Graduates.
• Ideally have full UK driving licence and access to a car.

In addition to the salary are company benefits including:- 26 day’s holiday plus bank holidays, staff profit share (bonus) scheme, company pension scheme, payment of professional fees (up to one professional body), life cover, free car parking.

As a practice we operate a flexible week where currently up to 40% of your working week can be undertaken from home(6 months post probation). We will provide all new employees with either a fixed workstation or a laptop and will work with them to ensure a suitable working from home setup is in place, should this be required.

The practice arranges regular social events throughout the year including Summer and Christmas events and encourages participation in regular Charity challenges. The practice is proud to have a great working environment and excellent staff retention.

The practice is renowned for:

• Commitment to the training of staff and this role would be supported with CPDs provided to the individual where required.
• HoldingInvestors in People Gold since 2018
• Recognition of industry awards, including a nomination for Constructing Excellence SECBE Awards SME of the Year 2023.
• A London Living Wage Employer
• Commitment to the training of staff and this role would be supported with CPDs provided to the individual where required.
• HoldingInvestors in People Gold since 2018
• Recognition of industry awards, including a nomination for Constructing Excellence SECBE Awards SME of the Year 2023.