Retail Construction Project Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is looking for a skilled Construction Project Manager to oversee retail highway and car park related projects from design to handover. Responsibilities include setting objectives, managing project teams, and ensuring compliance with quality and health & safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, strong project management skills, and experience with retail construction. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to work on key projects across the UK.

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 Holidays, plus bank holidays

Extra day's holiday on your birthday

Salary Sacrifice pension contribution

Life Insurance cover

Training paid for

Wellness programme

Tech Scheme available

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Educated to degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in relevant subject.
• Full driving license and own car with ability to travel within the UK.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and H&S legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver retail highway and car park projects.
• Set measurable objectives and manage project elements.
• Chair meetings to capture actions and ensure closure.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Critical Thinking

Organisational Skills

PC Skills

Client Focus

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in relevant subject

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (MS Excel)

Job description

Overview

A great opportunity has arisen for a construction project manager to join a leading consultancy at the forefront of the industry.

Job Description: To manage and deliver the design and implementation of retail highway and car park related projects from feasibility through to construction and handover, programme, budget, quality, and health & safety requirements around the UK.

Responsibilities

• High level of communication across all levels of management, to develop and establish a brief for the project that clearly defines all objectives.
• Setting of measurable objectives and timelines of all elements within the projects; and managing other consultant disciplines and contractors to ensure delivery to cost, time and quality standards.
• Maintain records and work folders - ensuring all work is checked and appropriately approved for distribution.
• Managing of all retail construction / re-development projects in a live environment.
• Through engagement and consultation with our client and their stakeholder's
• Chair meetings, both internally and externally to capture actions and ensure these are closed out.
• Management of external design teams, cost management consultants and contractors is required to ensure timely completion within budget and timelines.

Qualifications

• Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:
• Educated to degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in relevant subject
• CSCS card - Black/gold/white (or possess the qualifications to achieve)
• Working with retail clients / Managing retail construction / redevelopment
• Skilled in PC usage and associated software including Microsoft Office (MS Excel in particular)
• Full driving license and own car with ability to travel within the UK
• Understanding of CDM Regulations
• Project Management / Strategic Planning
• Highway & Car Park Design Experience
• Programme Management
• Contract Administration
• Financial budgeting
• Ability to read and understand 2D drawings
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Excellent time management / workload prioritising
• Excellent organisational skills - scheduling, planning etc
• Excellent attention to detail
• Client focused approach
• Pro-active and self-motivated
• Ability to analyse data and situations and come up with creative solutions
• Can do / make it happen attitude
• Presentation and reporting skills
• Commercial awareness
• SMSTS
• CDM awareness training
• Asbestos Awareness training
• Up to date knowledge on H&S legislation
• Proficiency in design software (e.g. AutoCAD)
• Professional membership or working towards (IHE, CIHT, ICE)

Benefits

• Car Allowance
• 25 Holidays, plus bank holidays (Christmas: the office is closed for 1 week, retain 3 holidays)
• An extra day's holiday on your birthday
• Option to buy additional holidays
• Salary Sacrifice pension contribution up to 3% (to meet government requirements)
• Life Insurance cover (3 times salary), includes Smart Health (24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, a health check, a nutritionist consultation, expert second medical opinions, and personalised online fitness programmes), Bereavement counselling and probate helpline
• Training paid for (subject to training agreement)
• Professional fees paid
• Wellness programme
• Cycle to work Scheme available
• Tech Scheme available
• On-site parking