Project Manager for Manchester Architects

Eden Brown; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Brown in Manchester is seeking an experienced Project Manager with QS experience to join a growing architectural practice. The role focuses on administering residential cladding and remediation projects, while also delivering Employer's Agent services for affordable housing providers and supporting procurement for new-build schemes.

The ideal candidate will have a proven background in project management, contract administration and/or quantity surveying, with experience across residential

Qualifications

• Proven background in project management, contract administration and/or quantity surveying.
• Experience across residential construction, remediation or affordable housing.
• Experience administering JCT building contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer residential cladding, remediation and new-build projects.
• Provide Employer's Agent services to leading affordable housing providers.
• Support procurement and project delivery activities.
• Administer JCT building contracts, including payment processes and contract arrangements.
• Chair and minuting project and stakeholder meetings.
• Prepare cost estimates and produce clear, accurate cost reports for stakeholders.
• Maintain relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and others.
• Apply Building Safety Regulations and related processes.

Skills

Project management

Quantity surveying

Contract administration

Cost estimation

Cost reporting

Stakeholder management

Building Safety Regulations

Job description

Project Manager for Manchester Architects

Hybrid Working - Technical Team - Residential & Building Remediation

Salary: c 50k (dependent on experience)

An established and growing technical Architects teams is looking to appoint a Project Manager with Quantity Surveying (QS) experience to join its Manchester-based team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Project Manager to become part of a collaborative and inclusive working environment, where employees are encouraged to contribute to the wider business as well as their local studio.

The Role

The successful Project Manager will be responsible for administering residential cladding and remediation projects, alongside delivering a wider range of Employer's Agent services for leading affordable housing providers.

There will also be opportunities to become involved in the procurement and delivery of new-build residential projects, providing excellent scope for professional development and career progression.

The role will involve working closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, so strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships are essential.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and administering residential cladding, remediation and new-build projects.
• Providing Employer's Agent services to leading affordable housing providers.
• Supporting procurement and project delivery activities.
• Administering JCT building contracts, including payment processes and contract arrangements.
• Chairing and minuting project and stakeholder meetings.
• Preparing cost estimates and producing clear, accurate cost reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Applying a sound understanding of the Building Safety Regulations and associated processes.
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the technical team.

The ideal candidate will have a proven background in project management, contract administration and/or quantity surveying, ideally with experience across residential construction, remediation or affordable housing.

They will have:

• Experience administering JCT building contracts.
• A good understanding of payment processes and contractual arrangements.
• Experience preparing cost estimates and cost reports.
• The confidence to chair meetings and produce clear, accurate minutes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A working knowledge of the Building Safety Regulations and processes.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• A collaborative approach and the ambition to develop within a growing technical practice.

Why Join?

The business offers an inclusive, supportive and collaborative environment where individuals are encouraged to develop their skills and build long-term careers.

For someone looking to progress their career under the guidance of an experienced team, there is excellent opportunity to take on greater responsibility and work towards professional chartership, such as RICS or CIOB.

If this sounds like the right next step for you as an experienced Project Manager with QS experience, the team would be keen to hear from you.