Project Manager for Manchester Architects

Eden Brown Built Environment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Brown Built Environment is seeking a Project Manager with Quantity Surveying experience to join its Manchester-based technical team. The role focuses on residential cladding, remediation and new-build projects, with Employer's Agent services for affordable housing providers, in a hybrid working setup.

The ideal candidate will administer JCT contracts, manage procurement, deliver cost reports, and coordinate with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success and regulatory compliance in

Qualifications

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

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 contracts, including payment processes and arrangements.
• Chair and minuting project and stakeholder meetings.
• Prepare cost estimates and clear, accurate cost reports.

Skills

Project management

Quantity surveying

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Cost reporting

Communication skills

Multiple projects

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.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.