Project Manager - MBS

McBains; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare via BUPA

Private Dental

Eyecare

25 Days Holiday Allowance

Bike to Work Scheme

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Training & Development Scheme

Job summary

McBains is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Manchester-based PM team. You will lead day-to-day project delivery, manage client relationships and drive procurement and risk processes across multiple sectors including government and defence.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience, and be comfortable with UK travel. Mentoring colleagues and contributing to APC training are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' project management experience with client-facing roles.
• Experience managing multiple projects across government, blue light, defence sectors.
• Extensive pre- and post-contract experience with public and private sector clients; UK travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day delivery of projects.
• Engage with clients and develop and maintain client relationships.
• Establish processes and systems to be used throughout the project.
• Change management assessment, tracking and reporting.
• Manage risk processes and value management.
• Work with supply chain and implement procurement.
• Liaise with client, contractors and designers.
• Manage sub-consultants.
• Attend and chair meetings.

Skills

3+ years' experience

Excellent verbal, numerical and report

Excellent people skills

Commercially astute

Flexible and deadline-driven

Ability to manage multiple projects

Public and private sector experience

JCT and NEC contract experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager - MBS

Department: MBS - Manchester

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester - McBains, 4th floor, 1 St James Square, M2 6DN

Compensation: GBP 45,000 - GBP 50,000 / year

Description

McBains has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Management professional to join our vibrant Manchester based Project Management team.

Ideally, the candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years' experience, be self-motivated and confident in a client facing role managing multiple projects and clients within multiple sectors but including but not limited to government, blue light and defence sectors.

Extensive pre- and post-contract experience is required, as well as knowledge and experience of working with both public and private sector clients. Some UK travel may be required as part of this role.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in the mentoring of colleagues, work with graduates and trainees, and contribute to our established APC training programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day delivery of projects
• Positively engaging with Clients and developing, growing and maintaining Client relationships.
• Establishing effective processes and systems to be utilised throughout the project
• Change Management assessment, tracking and reporting
• Manage Risk processes and Value Management
• Work with supply chain and implement effective procurement
• Liaising with the client, contractors, and designers
• Managing sub-consultants
• Attending and chairing meetings

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 3+ years' experience
• Excellent verbal, numerical and report/proposal writing skills
• Excellent people skills and communicator, both with client teams and team based
• Commercially astute with good negotiation skills
• Flexible and can work to deadlines
• Ability to successfully manage and prioritise multiple projects and different stages of delivery
• Both public and private sector experience
• JCT and NEC contract experience
• Microsoft office proficiency

Values, Culture & Benefits

Integrity: Building a Better World

• Business as a force for good: We are a unique social enterprise, with all our profits contributing directly to environmental and social initiatives.
• Net Zero by 2050: We are committed to net zero and building a sustainable future.
• Charity Community Day: All our colleagues are encouraged to take a day off work once a year to make a meaningful impact in the community.
• Sustainability Panel: McBains employees have the option of joining our sustainability panel to be the voice for change in our sustainability initiatives.
• Give as You Earn: Empowering our team to back charities and causes they believe in.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme - We operate an EV scheme which allows you to be part of the climate change solution, one drive at a time.

Understanding: Your Success is Our Success

• Annual Performance Development Reviews: We're as invested in your career growth and success as you are with annual reviews to reward and refocus.
• Employee Assistance Program: Anonymous on demand support for mental health, advice and coaching needs
• "The Better Way" Award & Recognition: Our monthly award to recognise the person who exemplifies our values of Integrity, Understanding and Flexibility.
• DEI Champion: McBains will always lead from the front in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
• Team Social Events: Regular team events to foster meaningful connections with your colleagues - it's not all about work!
• Team Sports: Teamwork makes the dream work, on and off the field.
• Employee Referral Scheme: Earn up to GBP 5000 per referral by helping us build a team as exceptional as you are!
• Professional Fees Paid: We understand you're ambitious and we want to support your continuous learning and development.
• Private Healthcare via BUPA: Our colleagues' health and well-being are our top priorities.
• Private Dental: We care about your smile as much as you do!
• Eyecare: See the world more clearly and focus on what matters, thanks to our eyecare coverage.

Flexibility: Finding the better way

• Growing Company with Opportunities for Career Progression: Your potential is limitless here!
• Hybrid Work Approach: Work-life balance tailored to your lifestyle.
• Learning Management System: Never stop learning, growing, and improving thanks to our amazing LMS team.
• 25 Days Holiday Allowance: Take the time you need to recharge and rejuvenate.
• Buy/Sell AL: Flexible holiday so you can balance work and life your way.
• Bike to Work Scheme: A healthier, greener way to start your day!
• Pension Contribution : Flexible options to help secure your long-term financial well-being.
• Life Assurance: Providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan: Making your daily commute a little easier.
• Training & Development Scheme: Begin your career journey with a team that invests in you!