Major Works Project Manager (Residential)

Ballymore; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballymore is looking for a Project Manager (Surveyor) based in Canary Wharf to oversee project delivery from conception to completion while managing consultants and budgets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing large-scale projects, particularly in residential settings.

Responsibilities include conducting feasibility studies, preparing tender submissions, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should hold a degree in a relevant discipline and have substantial expertise in project management and building services.

Qualifications

• Proactive management of workload and responsibilities.
• Comprehensive experience in large scale building projects.
• Experience in budget management and commercial targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from feasibility to completion.
• Conduct feasibility studies and manage external consultants.
• Prepare Invitation to Tender packs and manage negotiations.

Skills

Project management

Building services knowledge

Tender preparation

Budget management

Knowledge of fire safety regulations

Education

Degree in building surveying, building services or architecture

Job description

Project Manager (Surveyor) – Canary Wharf

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 40 per week, Monday to Friday

Work from home: Once per week (Friday)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead on all stages of project delivery from feasibility, concept and design and manage through to completion and sign-off.
• The range of projects include internal/external refurbishments, dilapidation and improvement works, M&E systems, insurance works and ad-hoc surveying activities.
• The range of projects will vary between self‑delivery and appointment of an independent/specialist services.
• Conduct feasibility studies to determine project scope, estimated cost and forecast programme.
• Carry out building, condition and measured surveys, defect diagnosis and report writing.
• Provide project management and contract administration for major works and long‑term projects as required.
• Work to commercial targets for income generation.

Other Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• Lead on project commencement activities for long‑term maintenance and capital expenditure projects including carrying out building, condition and measured surveys in order to compile scope of works and assist with the development of project specifications.
• Advise on legal obligations and standards in order to factor requirements into project specification.
• Advise on requirements for upgrade and major overhaul and refurbishment project works on M&E systems and plant.
• Preparation of Invitation to Tender packs and lead on negotiation and analysis of tender submissions.
• Appoint and manage external consultants and specialists as required including third‑party building surveyors, structural surveyors, quantity surveyors, etc.
• Preparation of Schedule of Works and Valuation Schedule.
• Review M&E dilapidation reports and quoted works alongside the Contracts and Compliance Manager to determine requirements and the most appropriate mode of delivery.
• Undertake and oversee data collation exercises relating to plant life cycle analysis.
• Liaise with and advise the Property Management team on the Capital Expenditure.
• Management and coordination of project works from instruction to completion including management of consultants and contractors, management of the project programme and schedule of works, coordination of handover, snagging and asset validation and project sign‑off.
• Maintain a dashboard outlining project programming and status for senior management reference.
• Chair pre‑contract meetings, contract update meetings and review meetings, taking minutes and delegating actions as required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Highly responsible and decisive with ability to proactively manage own workload.
• Have strategic expertise and a commercial vision.
• Comprehensive experience in project management for large scale building projects.
• Direct experience in schedule preparation and contract administration of building projects.
• Experience of working in a residential environment (inclusive of high rise).
• Extensive knowledge of building construction, building services (mechanical and electrical systems) and relevant legislation and standards.
• Experience in writing works specifications and carrying out competitive tendering exercises.
• Experience in budget management and working to commercial targets.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (building surveying, building services or architecture) or equivalent experience in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of principles of fire safety engineering and external wall systems.
• Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, Chartered Institute of Building or Chartered Association of Building Engineers.
• Knowledge of facades / external wall systems and principles of fire safety design.
• Experience with producing and managing multiple projects.
• Delivery of high levels of customer service.

Ballymore operates as an equal opportunities employer.