Project Manager - Construction And Development

IG Humphrey Limited; Milton; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Professional subscriptions

Job summary

IG Humphrey Limited is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager/Employer's Agent to lead a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes across Cambridge and the wider East Anglia region. You will manage contract administration from appointment to practical completion, while mentoring junior staff and supporting BD activities.

The role requires a proven track record in Employer's Agent duties, strong contract knowledge, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience acting as Employer's Agent, ideally under JCT Design and Build.
• Track record of project managing construction projects from inception through to completion.
• Strong working knowledge of construction contracts, cost control and programme management.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence, with willingness to travel to sites across the region.
• MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent professional qualification (or working towards).
• Degree in a construction-related discipline (quantity surveying, project management, construction management or similar).
• Experience across a range of sectors, including residential, education, commercial and healthcare.
• NEC contract experience in addition to JCT.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Employer's Agent under JCT Design and Build contracts, managing the contract administration process from appointment to practical completion and final account
• Leading project management delivery across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes
• Chairing progress meetings, managing programme, cost and risk, and reporting to clients and stakeholders
• Reviewing contractor design submissions, valuations and extension of time claims
• Certifying practical completion, managing defects periods and final certificates
• Supporting business development and maintaining client relationships across the Cambridge and wider East Anglia market
• Line management and mentoring of junior project management staff, as appropriate to seniority

Skills

Client facing

Communication

Leadership

Driving licence

Education

MRICS/MCIOB (or working towards)

Construction degree

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Acting as Employer's Agent under JCT Design and Build contracts, managing the contract administration process from appointment to practical completion and final account
• Leading project management delivery across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use schemes
• Chairing progress meetings, managing programme, cost and risk, and reporting to clients and stakeholders
• Reviewing contractor design submissions, valuations, variations and extension of time claims
• Certifying practical completion, managing defects periods and final certificates
• Supporting business development and maintaining client relationships across the Cambridge and wider East Anglia market
• Line management and mentoring of junior project management staff, as appropriate to seniority

Candidate requirements

Essential

• Proven experience acting as Employer's Agent, ideally under JCT Design and Build
• Track record of project managing construction projects from inception through to completion
• Strong working knowledge of construction contracts, cost control and programme management
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence, with willingness to travel to sites across the region

Desirable

• MRICS, MCIOB or equivalent professional qualification (or working towards)
• Degree in a construction-related discipline (quantity surveying, project management, construction management or similar)
• Experience across a range of sectors, including residential, education, commercial and healthcare
• NEC contract experience in addition to JCT

Package

• Salary up to £70,000, dependent on experience and qualifications
• Company benefits package, including pension and professional subscriptions