Project Manager - Client Side

About the role:

The key purpose of this role is to support the project team through pre-acquisition due diligence, and in the delivery of the projects with briefing, specification and procurement, contract documentation management and management of external consultants across multiple purpose-built student accommodation sites undergoing refurbishment.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Working within the Project Management Team on the management of capital refurbishment and extension projects ranging in value from £1m to £15m

• Assist with the development of specifications both on a project-by-project basis and on a Group basis.

• Manage project budgets and control of capex & fees from site identification through to completion.

• Assist with the pre-acquisition technical and property due diligence, including identifying remedial cost requirements, arranging and managing all necessary surveys and reporting requirements.

• Assist in the Procurement of surveyors’ reports and manage related reports and cost plans to obtain funding approvals, including commercial negotiation of content.

• Develop and manage supply chain members, principal contractors, subcontractors, and consultants to achieve set time, cost and quality objectives.

• Assist with the main contract tendering processes, contract inclusions, procurement methodology, contract administration and building contract content, including advanced commercial procurement routes.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to provide appropriate reports, ensuring milestone feedback and meeting overall KPI objectives.

Academic & Professional Qualifications:

• Project Management

• Member of RICS or other related institutions, preferable Job-specific

Qualifications:

• A relevant qualification (HNC/HND, BSc or MSc) in Project Management, Building Surveying, Construction Management

• Project & Construction Management

• Measurement & Specification

• Tendering and Contract Administration

Experience:

• 2 years min experience as a Consultancy side Project Manager or PBSA Project Manager

• Working with in-house and external stakeholder teams

• Project Management from “cradle to grave”, preferably with residential properties and refurb works

• Delivering to demanding cost and programme requirements on multiple schemes.

• Fast-track project delivery.

Skills:

• A commercial awareness of JCT building contracts, contract administration and claims.

• An understanding of building technology and construction processes

• A strong understanding of relevant health and safety legislation, including the CDM regulations. Attributes/ Personal Characteristics

• Ability to work on own initiative.

• Positive and enthusiastic approach to work.

• Ability to set priorities, plan work programs, meet deadlines and manage time effectively.