Senior Project Manager

FulkersBaileyRussell | Certified B Corp; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days of holiday

Birthday day off

Health cover

Annual company bonus

Company pension

Career development support

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee major projects, providing leadership and guiding teams to ensure project success. The role requires substantial construction industry experience and a commitment to improving social and environmental impact. This position offers hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and career development support.

Qualifications

• Longstanding experience as a Project Manager within the construction industry.
• Ability to manage fees and assist with fee bids.
• Excellent knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects of varied size and complexity.
• Guide and direct project team members to ensure compliance.
• Support in conflict resolution and internal governance.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Leadership

Construction Health & Safety

Education

Chartered accreditation

Job description

Overview

Join our fantastic team at Fulkers Bailey Russell in Bristol as we look for a Senior Project Manager. We are a leading consultancy passionate about delivering projects that make a meaningful impact. This role provides the opportunity to manage a major project for the Bristol region and gain hands-on experience with innovative construction methods on a complex, large-scale project in the City centre.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading a variety of construction projects, autonomously managing them from outset to completion in a hybrid working environment, while developing your career as a future leader.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects of varied size and complexity, undertaking day-to-day activities of a Project Manager, and provide senior support and representation on projects as required
• Support other senior staff in project delivery and internal processes
• Guide and direct project team members to ensure compliance with company standards, procedures, and guidelines
• Support Associate Directors with resource management, fee management and reporting
• Maintain good client relationships as the main point of contact for queries
• Review lessons learnt and implement changes for future improvements
• Keep internal systems up to date (finance and resource trackers) and ensure timely sign-off of invoices
• Support in conflict resolution and internal governance such as reviews of flash reports and senior signatories on approved documents
• Ensure compliance with client gateways and governance processes
• Produce fee bids with support from the Bid Team and Associate Directors
• Mentor and train internal staff and participate in CPD activities
• Collaborate with clients and other consultants
• Observe Health & Safety provisions and CDM 2015 regulations, escalating any HSE issues
• Strive to improve social and environmental impact

Requirements

• Longstanding experience as a Project Manager within the construction industry
• Ideally Chartered accreditation with experience post-qualification
• Ability to deliver larger and more complex projects through the full project lifecycle
• Support junior team members with mentoring and development
• Development of leadership and management skills
• Ability to manage fees and assist with fee bids
• Generate new work through management of client relations
• Excellent knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety

Benefits

• 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays), with an extra day after five years of service
• Birthday day off
• Health cover and benefits from day one, with two times salary death in service coverage
• Annual company bonus and salary review
• Company pension
• Membership fees for relevant professional bodies covered
• Career development, chartership learning support and training opportunities

Fulkers Bailey Russell is now a Certified B Corporation, committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.