Partner, Project Management - Manchester, United Kingdom - Ridge Surveyors Limited

Ridge Surveyors Limited

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Overview:

Who are we?
We're a built environment consultancy, helping our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

We are enabled by great people who are inspired and proud of what they do and respected for who they are.

At Ridge our people are the foundation of our success, and our greatest asset. Our people are what separate us, they drive our vision and embody our values. We offer not just a job, but a journey. We believe in commitment, and the value of a stable, flexible, long-term career path. We challenge our people to be the best they can be and help them grow with the right development.

Role and Responsibilities:
This is an integral role within the Manchester office leadership team.

This opportunity is perfectly suited to an individual with a passion for project management through a proactive approach, with an interest in collaborative working and seeking opportunities to grow both a team and a portfolio of clients.

This role would be perfect for an existing Partner seeking a new challenge with a rapidly growing company.

Key responsibilities within this role will include:

Lead a project management team, and contribute to the wider leadership of the Manchester office
Oversight and responsibility of project management services from the Manchester office
Develop and own a Project Management team with a focus of residential and commercial development complete with business plan and strategy
Lead the business development focus for the Project Management team
Build, nurture and maintain trusted client relationships, with both existing and new clients
Lead client facing meetings, multidisciplined teams and own ultimate project delivery
Demonstrate best practice leadership behaviours, as an inspirational leader to wider team members
Maintain the highest quality standards of professional expertise throughout all aspects
Coach and support more junior team members to build their confidence, competence and passion
Manage large scale and / or multiple projects with key clients, and at times specifically owning particular aspects of project work in a handson manner

Experience and Skills Required:

Ideally you will be degree qualified in a relative field, such as Project Management or Engineering
Ideally you would hold MRICS / MCIOB / APMP / Prince 2 Chartered status, albeit this is not essential and we can support you to achieve this chartered status
Experienced in high value and complex projects gained in a consultancy environment
Exceptional communication skills, with individuals of all levels, both internally and externally
An ability to build, nurture and maintain trusted client relationships
An ability to contribute to the growth and development of the team, adding value for our clients, growing the wider business
An analytical mind with a high level of intellect combining excellent written and oral skills to produce considered and robust reports and recommendations
Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and organisational skills
An excellent allround technical project management knowledge, to establish yourself as a trusted advisor within your team, office and the wider organisation

What's in it for you?
Our people are our business - our vision is to be ever progressive, expanding our expertise and nurturing our talent through Quality, Innovation & Growth, to achieve our strategic outcomes:

Growth which fuels ideas and opportunity for all
Purposeful and meaningful work
Continual development and mentoring
Empowerment, inclusivity and respect
Happiness and enjoyment
Openness, honesty and integrity
Acting as one team

Your reward is focused on your total wellbeing, with a package to support all aspects of life.

In addition to your salary, you can expect:

A healthy holiday balance of 27 days, plus bank holidays & the ability to buy / sell to suit you
3 days a year to give your time to others, volunteering for great causes
An inclusive wellbeing offer:

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Financial

Life Assurance, Pension Scheme (3% Employee, 6% Employer), Income Protection, Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, flexible choice of Critical Illness Insurance

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Physical

Private Medical Insurance, Doctor at Hand Private GP, Best Doctors, flexible choice of Dental Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, GymFlex & Healthcare Cash Plan
Where eligible, a generous car allowance and a performance bonus scheme
A flexible approach to hybrid working, to suit both you & your team
Tailored career development focused on professional, personal and/or educational

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