James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Project Manager
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We are currently working in partnership with our client, a well-established property and construction consultancy based in Sidcup, who are recruiting for a Project Manager on a permanent basis.
Salary: Depending on experience, the salary guide is £55,000 - £65,000 per annum.
Role Overview:
The role will involve working on major frameworks across London and the South East, delivering projects ranging from £1 million to £30 million across both pre- and post-contract stages. The consultancy works across a diverse range of sectors, including education, local authority, residential, refurbishment, and regeneration projects.
Duties:
- Managing projects ranging from £1 million to £30 million across pre- and post-contract stages
- Providing Project Management, Employer's Agent, and Contract Administration services
- Working directly with public and private sector clients
- Managing a varied portfolio of projects, including education schemes from primary schools through to universities and SEN schools
- Working on local authority residential projects, including new builds and refurbishments
- Working on a range of refurbishment projects, including recently appointed theatre refurbishment schemes
- Supporting projects involving the upgrade of playgrounds and outdoor spaces for local authority clients
- Working across emerging retrofit and cladding opportunities, where relevant experience would be advantageous
- Managing day-to-day project delivery and ensuring projects are delivered to required standards, timescales, and budgets
- Preparing reports, project documentation, and client communications
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Identifying commercial opportunities and supporting future business development
- Assisting with submissions and contributing to client development and networking activities
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider consultancy
- Proactively identifying and resolving project issues
- Supporting and developing junior members of the team where required
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Experience Required:
- Minimum of 5 years' Project Management experience
- Previous experience in Employer's Agent and Contract Administration
- Experience delivering public sector projects valued between £1 million and £30 million
- Experience working across both pre- and post-contract stages
- Previous experience within a consultancy environment is desirable
- Experience working on education, local authority, residential, refurbishment, or regeneration projects would be advantageous
- Experience of retrofit and/or cladding projects would be beneficial
- A genuine interest in building a long-term career within a growing consultancy is essential, as this is not intended to be a short-term or stop-gap opportunity
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise Required:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong client relationship management skills
- Proactive approach to problem solving
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and use initiative
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Flexible, confident, and self-motivated approach
- Commercial awareness and ability to identify future opportunities
- Commitment to delivering excellent customer service
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable but not essential
- Ambition to develop within a growing consultancy and build strong, long-term client and colleague relationships
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Rewards and Benefits:
- £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave plus birthday day off and bank holidays
- Staff profit share / bonus scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Payment of professional fees for one professional body
- Life cover
- Regular company social events
- Support with CPD and professional development
- Flexible working arrangements
- Up to 40% home working following successful completion of probation
- Laptop or fixed workstation provided
- Excellent working environment and staff retention
Working Hours:
- Permanent, full-time position
- Flexible working arrangements available
- Up to 40% of the working week can be undertaken from home following successful completion of probation
About Us:
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions, we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications, this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Recommendation Scheme:
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