Project Manager with minimum 5 years in a PM role

9B Careers; London; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm in London is seeking a Project Manager with over 5 years of experience in property refurbishment. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects, focusing on luxury high-end houses in listed buildings, and must possess strong project management skills along with a solid background in CAD. Competitive salary of around £65,000 offered.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in project management.
• Experience in refurbishing historical houses is a strong benefit.
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects.
• Sound knowledge of business and financial issues.

Responsibilities

• Drawing up specifications and obtaining contractor quotations.
• Site visits to assess renovation needs and interior design.
• Analysing floor plans for space optimization.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, and suppliers.
• Managing Health & Safety requirements.

Skills

Project management experience

Knowledge of CAD

Ability to multi-task

Strong communication skills

Financial acumen

Tools

CAD software

3D modeling software

Job description

Our client is a well-established project management firm who specialise in the design and refurbishment of London investment properties. They are now seeking a Project Manager with a strong background in this sector and who is able to run projects from small 1-bed flats to luxury high-end houses in West London. Many of the properties will be in listed buildings so the experience of refurbishinghistorical houseswould be a strong benefit.

The firm is specifically looking for a Project Manager who has been performing the role for at least 5 years rather than an architect looking to switch across into project management, so that they are able to hit the ground running.

The ideal person will have a good grasp of business and financial issues and understand the importance of well thought out design schemes delivered to fixed budgets within the overall investment strategy, with sound administration and an in-depth knowledge of CAD. Knowledge of 3D would be an advantage and other industry software. They should be personable, articulate, well organised and have a good telephone manner and writing style, with the ability to sell their services via third party introductions. They will need the ability to multi-task as there may be as many as 20 projects running simultaneously. They will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience of undertaking renovations within central London and should be confident both on site and within the office, with their own connections with contractors and 3rd party professionals.

Detailed specification:

• Drawing up specifications, work packages, interior design schemes and obtaining quotations from contractors
• Site visits to measure up and assess renovation works, interior design requirements and furnishings
• Analysing floor plans for space optimisation for the professional rental sector
• Drawing up and preparing the background information and specification for the client quote
• Briefing contractors on site and following up works with site visits, issuing site meeting minutes
• Tender analysis and value engineering
• Applying for and obtaining Licence for Alterations, Listed Buildings Consent and Planning Consent (where appropriate)
• Liaising with Building Control
• Managing Health & Safety requirements
• Supervising their installation and arrangement on site
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and contractors by email and on the telephone
• Compilation of snagging lists and O&M manuals
• Keeping up to date with any building regulations changes and other regulatory issues
• Maintaining a contractor and 3rd party professionals list
• Assisting with company initiatives to grow department (estate agent referral scheme)
• Contributing to the company’s social media streams
• Helping the company improve the department processes and procedures

Salary c. £65,000.