Project Manager - Principal delivery

Description

About the Client

Our client is a global real estate contractor responsible for a wide portfolio of assets across the UK and internationally. With a growing programme of works across their London portfolio, they are looking to secure a strong project management team and are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of principal delivery.

The Opportunity

This Project Manager position sits at the centre of the client relationship, running fit-out, refurbishment and workplace schemes with individual values of up to GBP5M from first briefing through to handover. Alongside running live projects, the Project Manager will keep oversight of the wider portfolio through the client's project tracker, giving accurate reporting and clear visibility of where every scheme stands so that priorities can be set sensibly across the board.

What You'll Be Doing

Running the projects

Taking schemes through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and final handover Keeping delivery within agreed scope, budget, programme and quality standards Writing and maintaining execution plans, delivery strategies, programmes and risk registers Contributing to pre-construction work including buildability reviews, sequencing and mitigation planning Closing schemes out properly: snagging, T&C follow-up, practical completion, handover documentation and warranties Managing the commercials

Leading tendering, contractor selection, bid evaluation, negotiation and contract administration Tracking financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, cost control, change management, invoicing and final account Flagging risks and constraints early and putting corrective action in place Managing the relationships

Acting as the day-to-day point of contact for the client and key stakeholders Pulling together consultants, contractors, suppliers, FM teams, landlords and client representatives Chairing progress meetings, workshops and decision-making forums Reporting up through dashboards, status updates, financial summaries and board-level presentations Supporting and mentoring more junior members of the project management team About You

The right Project Manager will have at least seven years in project management across construction, fit-out, refurbishment, workplace or capital works, and will be comfortable operating client-side with minimal supervision. This is a role with real autonomy, so the ability to make decisions, solve problems and manage competing priorities without waiting to be told is what will set candidates apart.

Essential

Degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, project management or a related subject Seven years or more of professional project management experience Track record of client-facing delivery in a fast-moving environment Solid grasp of contract administration, procurement and project governance Sound working knowledge of HSEQ requirements Strong commercial awareness and confident communication at every level, from site teams to senior client leadership Competent with Microsoft Office and standard project management and reporting software Desirable

PMP, PRINCE2, RICS, CIOB or equivalent professional certification What's on Offer

GBP70,000 to GBP80,000 DOE Permanent, London based role with a globally recognised employer Genuine ownership of your own projects end to end Exposure to a broad and varied portfolio, with scope to progress within a large international group To Apply

If you would like to be considered for this Project Manager role, apply with an up to date CV. For a confidential discussion about the Project Manager position before applying, get in touch directly.

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