Senior Construction Project Manager – Cardiff, NEC Training

Ridge and Partners LLP; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridge and Partners LLP in Cardiff seeks an experienced construction project manager to lead a variety of sectors including education, healthcare, and public services. The role focuses on directing client briefs, consultants, and design teams through inception to close-out.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and risk while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering projects on time and to scope. NEC/JCT experience and chartered status are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Chartered membership in a relevant body is preferred.
• Experience in education and healthcare sectors is strong.
• Experience leading consultancy construction projects is essential.
• NEC and JCT contract administration is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leading and managing the project management team.
• Establish detailed Client’s brief and responsibilities of consultants and specialists.
• Establish lines of communication and reporting procedures with the Client and within the design team.
• Arrange feasibility studies, including site surveys and investigations.
• Advise on/implement selection and appointment of consultants and specialists.
• Coordinate planning consents and statutory approvals.
• Prepare and maintain the programme for all pre and post contract activities.
• Manage finances from inception to completion including cash flow and budgets.
• Manage the Design team with risk and value management.
• Oversee Building Control liaison where required.
• Chair progress, coordination and project meetings.
• Prepare regular reports to Clients on project status and defects liability.
• Day-to-day responsibility for projects.
• Provide single point of contact for all aspects of the project.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Contract administration

Communication

Commercial awareness

Willingness to travel

Flexibility

Education

RICS/CIOB/APM chartered

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Asta PowerProject

Primavera P6

Job description

Ridge and Partners LLP in Cardiff seeks an experienced construction project manager to lead a variety of sectors including education, healthcare, and public services. The role focuses on directing client briefs, consultants, and design teams through inception to close-out.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and risk while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering projects on time and to scope. NEC/JCT experience and chartered status are highly valued.