Senior Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the life sciences sector is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee a high-profile project in Cambridge. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in delivering residential or commercial projects efficiently. This role requires strong leadership, analysis of contractual agreements, and the ability to maintain high standards of quality and safety.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience at Project Manager level.
• Proven track record in high density residential or commercial projects.
• Experience in managing subcontractors and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project completion on time, within budget, and to high safety standards.
• Liaison with clients and management of subcontractors.
• Develop progress reports and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Leadership

Cost Control

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree qualification

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Powerproject

Job description

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The Role

We are currently working on a life sciences project in Cambridge and are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to successfully deliver this to the highest quality, on time, within budget and implemented within the required safety, quality, and environmental parameters.

This role will report directly to the Construction Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility for ensuring the project is completed on time, within budget and to the highest quality and safety standards.
• Key liaison between us and Client, ensuring Client is regularly updated.
• Instruct, coach and direct the project staff with respect to construction, contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Effective management and co-ordination of subcontractors and ensure all personnel on site conduct their duties to the highest standards.
• Manage day to day operational duties.
• Continually improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, analyse results and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Build, grow and develop business relationships for the success of the project

You will need

• Degree qualification with a minimum of 5-10 years’ experience at Project Manager level.
• Proven experience in successfully delivering high density residential or commercial projects.
• Excellent ability to analyse and interpret contractual documents.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost control ability with a proven track record in the area of construction planning.
• Technical competence with the ability to set and track project milestones and deliverables.
• Extensive experience in leading and directing project teams and effectively managing sub-contractors.
• Superior oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough knowledge of computer and database applications, e.g., MS Office, including ability to use programming software – e.g., MS Project/Powerproject etc.