Project Manager, Construction Consultancy

Ridge and Partners LLP; Winchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridge and Partners LLP in Winchester is seeking an enthusiastic Project Manager to help shape the next stage of its development. You will deliver a varied portfolio across defence, higher education and healthcare sectors, taking ownership and building strong client relationships.

You will work across all stages of the project lifecycle, develop your career within a collaborative consultancy, and be supported to broaden your experience, including exposure to NEC and JCT contracts.

Qualifications

• Deliver projects and build positive client relationships.
• Proven construction project management experience with professional teams.
• Experience across pre-construction and construction stages.
• Confidence preparing clear, professional reports and project documentation.
• Willingness to take ownership, contribute ideas and grow with the Winchester team.
• Understanding NEC and JCT contracts would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects and manage lifecycle.
• Build strong client relationships.
• Work across all project lifecycle stages.
• Deliver clear project documentation and reports.
• Support Winchester team growth.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship building

Report writing

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in construction related subject (desirable)

Professional accreditation (RICS/CIOB/APM) welcomed

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Project Manager to join our growing Winchester team and help shape the next stage of its development. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something new as the team evolves, working with supportive colleagues on a varied portfolio of projects across sectors including defence, higher education and healthcare.

If you have proven construction project management experience, this role will give you the opportunity to take ownership of projects, build strong client relationships and develop your career within a collaborative consultancy environment. You will be encouraged to broaden your experience, work across all stages of the project lifecycle and take clear steps towards further professional progression.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Ability to successfully deliver projects and help build positive client relationships
• Proven construction project management experience, including working with professional teams
• Experience across the pre-construction and construction stages of a project
• Confidence preparing clear, professional reports and project documentation
• A willingness to take ownership, contribute ideas and grow with the Winchester team as it develops
• An understanding of both NEC and JCT contracts would be beneficial

The Skills And Experience You’ll Bring

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including MS Project
• A degree in a construction related subject is desirable, but not essential. We will consider a range of degree backgrounds where there is relevant experience and potential
• Professional accreditation, or a commitment to working towards accreditation such as RICS, CIOB or APM, would be welcomed and supported
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Confidence contributing to presentations and client-facing meetings

Personal attributes

• Drive and ambition to provide an excellent service to our clients
• A collaborative approach and a willingness to support colleagues as the Winchester team grows
• Curiosity, confidence and a positive attitude to learning
• A desire to progress within the wider project management discipline, with support to develop your skills, experience and professional profile.