Project Manager -Construction
Our Client is a public body with a huge portfolio of mixed use buildings, they are seeking a Project Manager for design, specification, project management, supervision and procurement associated with major and minor capital building projects and refurbishment works.
Role is a 2 year contract initially with great potential for advancement
A critical objective for the involves optimising the existing Estate value and delivering best value for money. The successful applicant will assist in managing and monitoring both the construction programme and cost plan with a view to minimising the impact on same of any variations to the project.
Duties will include:
Keeping the project stakeholders informed of progress, cost and any other relevant issues.
Oversee the tender and contractor / consultant appointment process
Chair and minute project review meetings.
Ensuring that all buildings, services, and equipment under their control are adequately maintained in accordance with approved maintenance programmes.
Ensure smooth and timely flow of information between all parties to the contract.
Endeavour to identify and predict potential bottlenecks and delays and action remedies.
Agree valuations and final accounts for contractors and consultants.
Monitor build and material quality.
Ensure contractor and consultancy contractual compliance.
Assist in the front-end design planning and procurement of other projects within our client’s portfolio.
Our client is seeking candidates that:
Level 8 Degree in either Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Surveying.
Have a minimum of 7 years experience with a contractor or consulting engineers
Managing design teams and multiple stakeholders
Have a knowledge of current construction contracts and procurement methodologies.
Have a proven track record of seeing projects through to their successful completion.
Have a full driving license.
35 hour working week.
30 days of annual leave (excl. bank holidays)
Hybrid working
Yearly increments in salary