Project Manager - Construction, UK (Hybrid)

Laminar Projects; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Project Manager with over 8 years of experience in the construction industry. This hybrid role demands coordination in bid processes and contractor management. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits include 25 days of paid annual leave and private health insurance. Apply with a letter detailing your fit for the role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days paid annual leave

Pension (Match contribution up to 7%)

Private health insurance

In-House Coaching Sessions

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• At least 8+ years of project management experience in construction.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support contractor pre-qualification and bid solicitation.
• Coordinate design team activities supporting the Client PM.
• Produce cash flow projections on a monthly basis.

Skills

Project management

Communication in English

Leadership

Claims management

Job description

Are you a Project Manager who is a bit tired of the standard old-fashioned way of doing things in the construction industry?

Do you get deep satisfaction from making things run more efficiently using a good dose of common sense and maybe a bit of technology?

We are Laminar Projects, an award-winning consultancy that implements technology to improve the delivery of complex construction projects.

About the Role

This is a hybrid role that will combine remote working with site presence in client reporting requirements and engagement in the Cardiff area.

The role is specifically for project management professionals who are experienced working in Data Centres, preferably on the developer/end customer side.

Responsibilities

• Support Contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis, and recommendations
• Support Contract negotiation, typically in concert with the Client’s PM and legal counsel
• Coordinate Design Team activities supporting Client PM
• Ensure AE is completing the complete list of City and/or other Authority approvals process, permitting, etc.
• Coordinate Constructability review of project documents
• Provide / Gather cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps/changes
• Produce Cash flow projections on a monthly basis
• Assist client in identifying, scoping, buying-out, and scheduling of all Owner-direct vendors and manage day-to-day the delivery of project within agreed budget requirements

Requirements

Mastery: Project background with at least 8+ years of experience on construction projects, including hands-on claims involvement from start to finish

Communication: Proficient communicator in written and verbal English

Leadership: A relentless approach to dealing with people

Impact: A track record of making projects and organisations better beyond just doing the basics

What We Offer

Competitive salary dependent on location and capability

Paid Annual Leave 25 days + statutory Bank Holidays

Pension (Match contribution up to 7%)

Private health insurance

In-House Coaching Sessions

Discretionary bonus scheme for all team members

Flexibility: Getting things done is what really matters, not what time of day you do it.

Grow your whole self: Our leaders are more like coaches and one of our main objectives is to give 5 years’ worth of learning and development for every 1 year with us.

Be surrounded by the best: We only hire and retain the very best people.

How to Apply

We get thousands of applications, so please write us a letter as part of your application explaining why you want to join us and what you think you bring to the team.

You must be located and have the current right to work in the UK/EU. We can support the transfer of existing UK visas, but cannot sponsor new visas.