Pick Everard
Principal Project Manager
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About Pick Everard
Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.
Are you looking to join a company where your ideas, enthusiasm, and potential will be recognised?
Do you value professionalism and aspire to grow into a trusted expert in your field?
Are you driven to make a real impact on projects that shape the communities we live and work in?
If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you!
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a Principal Project Manager to join our well-established, innovative, and dynamic team in Glasgow. In this pivotal role, you will help drive our continued growth and future ambitions, overseeing the delivery of high-profile projects, shaping strategic direction, and ensuring excellence in client service and project outcomes across our portfolio.
Joining a supportive network as part of a national team, you can expect to receive valuable training, guidance and genuine scope for career development.
Your Responsibilities
- Leading Project and Key Account Management activities, ensuring the highest levels of client satisfaction and service delivery.
- Monitoring, driving and reporting on project performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing effective action plans where required.
- Contributing to the Project Manager Governance Group and supporting the development of best practice across the function.
- Taking ownership of personal business objectives and contributing to the achievement of wider team and business goals.
- Playing a key role in business development activities, including leading bid submissions, client presentations and the pursuit of new opportunities.
- Deputising for Associates and Directors as required, providing leadership and support across projects and client accounts.
- Coaching, mentoring and developing members of the Project Management team, helping to build capability and support career progression.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and promoting long-term partnerships.
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About You
Our ideal Principal Project Manager will have:
- A degree qualification, supported by significant relevant experience within Project Management, ideally gained within a consultancy environment.
- A recognised professional qualification, such as MAPM, MCIOB, MRICS or PRINCE2.
- Current membership of a relevant professional body, such as RICS, CIOB, APM or an equivalent organisation.
- Demonstrable experience operating at a senior level, successfully leading complex projects and delivering positive outcomes for clients.
- A strong understanding of building technology, construction methodologies and industry best practice.
- Comprehensive knowledge of project risk management, with the ability to identify, assess and mitigate project risks effectively.
- An excellent understanding of standard forms of building contracts, including JCT and NEC.
- Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to support project delivery while contributing to wider business objectives.
- Excellent bid writing, presentation and communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence clients and key stakeholders.
- A proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and supporting business growth.
- A commitment to mentoring and developing colleagues, sharing knowledge and promoting high performance across project teams.
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What We Offer
Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:
- Agile working.
- Career and Professional Development.
- Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
- 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
- Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
- Stakeholder pension.
- Professional subscriptions.
- Employee Discount Scheme.
- Eyecare Scheme.
- Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.
Accessibility
We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at careers@pickeverard.co.uk. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.
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We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.
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