Senior Project Manager – Housing & Regeneration

Construction Professionals Recruitment; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus incentive

Pension contributions

Private medical insurance

28 days holiday

Birthday day off

Christmas leave

Professional subscriptions

Job summary

Construction Professionals Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Employer's Agent for roles in London and Kent. You will lead projects from inception to completion, liaising with Clients, Contractors and local authorities within a busy London-based team.

The ideal candidate has strong background in pre- and post-contract administration, JCT experience, and a willingness to travel across South/South East London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in the UK construction industry.
• Must have a car and valid driver's license plus ability to travel.
• Liaise closely with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works and other key stakeholders.
• Understand the requirements of Housing Associations, Companies, Developers and Local Authorities and how they differ as Clients.
• Understand the limit of your competency and when you will need to call on specialist advice and engage closely with them and wider project team as a team/project lead.
• Knowledge of working with pre-construction service agreements, notably the JCT.
• Understanding of on site processes in order to support the Construction Phase delivery.
• Understand key deliverables within your contract to ensure the Client gets the information they need.
• Report monthly to the team leader on fee projections and anticipated income vs project programme.
• Must have proven experience in pre-contract residential sector work.
• Ensure the Quality Management System (QMS) is followed and project information is kept up to date.
• Deal with/organising all pre-contract investigations, surveys and other due diligence issues required by Clients.
• Chair and minute pre-contract and site meetings.
• Project manage where applicable other consultants on behalf of client.
• Undertake all client funding and development control requirements.
• Prepare Employer’s Requirements, Performance Specifications, Build Agreements and JCT Contracts.
• Tendering (single & 2-stage) including EU Procurement Analysis & Reporting.
• Production of Tender Report and Value for Money Reports.
• Undertake drawing reviews and audit checklist.
• Own a project programme, risk register and action trackers.
• Ensure the appropriate stage invoices are issued.
• Issue payment notices and produce cost reports.
• Must have significant post-contract experience AND have worked with HRBs
• Co-ordinate management of projects as a whole, ensuring timely and satisfactory delivery to Clients in line with the QMS.
• Regular site inspections to report on progress, defects and other site matters.
• Timely issue of relevant instructions, Certificates and Notices.
• Assess Contractor payment applications, issue of Payment Notices and advise Client on cashflow forecast.
• Carry out/organise pre-handover snagging and de-snagging inspections prior to Practical Completion.
• Own a Project Programme and Risk Register.
• Carry out/organise handover inspections and ensure handover information is issued in a timely manner to allow practical completion.
• Collate and review required unit handover paperwork to allow Practical Completion.
• Carry out/organise End of Defects inspections; monitor defects throughout the Defect Liability Period.
• Prepare Final Accounts (claims where applicable) and issue Final Statements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver projects from inception to completion.
• Act as primary client contact within a London-based team.
• Coordinate pre- and post-contract procedures and ensure QMS compliance.

Skills

UK construction industry

Driving licence

Client liaison

JCT contracts awareness

Education

Construction-related degree

Job description

Construction Professionals Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Employer's Agent for roles in London and Kent. You will lead projects from inception to completion, liaising with Clients, Contractors and local authorities within a busy London-based team.

The ideal candidate has strong background in pre- and post-contract administration, JCT experience, and a willingness to travel across South/South East London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire.