Project Manager - City of London, United Kingdom - Tempest Jones

Tempest Jones

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City of London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Project Manager - Commercial Office Sector
London (hybrid working)
Competitive salary + excellent benefit package

Project Manager - Commercial Office Sector
London (hybrid working)
Competitive salary + excellent benefit package & structured support with chartership
Company Overview
Our client is an extremely well respected, multi disciplinary global building consultancy, whose heritage spans over two centuries.

They have consistently been a leader in providing project management, building surveying, cost management, quantity surveyingand advisory services for some of the world's landmark projects, and are dedicated to the value, quality and sustainability of the built environment.

They are a sector focused business actively operating and investing in Commercial, Residential, Education, Data Centres, Mixed Use, Infrastructure, Retail and Healthcare clients and projects.

Their Project Managers work closely with their clients, advisingthem on legal, procurement, programme, statutory, risk, technical and financial matters that arise during the project.

Their London Project Management team has grown considerably over the past few years and has grown by 70% this year.

Their staff retention rate is excellent due to their ongoing commitment to provide their staff with a rewarding and enjoyable career with a clearprogression plan and support with obtaining Charterships.

The commercial team has an enviable client base working across New Build, Cut & Carve, Refurbishment and Fit Out projects.

Some of their clients include:

Grade 2 listed building refurbishments backed by eccentric billionaires
Tech company offices inc. Formula 1/E offices
Investment banks

Our client prides itself on the volume of repeat work they receive from their clients, which highlights their commitment to quality service and advice.

The Opportunity

Due to the winning of a number of high profile commercial office projects they are now seeking a Project Manager to join their existing Project Management team in London.

We are looking for a Project Manager with commercial consultancy experience to join a client focused team within the London office to help develop and drive their Commercial and Fit Out capability and reputation in the market, working on high profile projectsthroughout London and the Southeast.

This is an exciting opportunity for a high calibre individual to join and strengthen their team, working on a range of projects including New Build, Cut & Carve, Refurbishment and Fit Out projects.

This role presents anexcellent opportunity for a proactive individual to take responsibility for providing all services relating to project management.

Key responsibilities;

To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances
To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures
Comply with established procurement/commercial/contractual strategies
Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards
Management and preparation of key stage reports from feasibility through to completion and posthandover
Preparation of various programmes
Management of meetings, taking and preparation of minutes
Preparation of progress reports and presentations at monthly client meetings
Assisting in the running of a competitive tender process including managing queries from tendering contractors
Assistance with the preparation of contract documents
Management of multidisciplinary project teams
Working knowledge of building contracts
Experience of administering building contracts
Regular reporting to clients and internal client teams
To support development of targeted marketing material, bid documents, capability statements and attend networking events
To support in the development of fee proposals and responses to RFPs
To participate in Business Development activities where required
Construction related degree or a similar construction related qualification with technical delivery experience in a similar role gained within a consultancy or end user client
2+ years experience in delivering Commercial projects, including project(s) as the lead Project Manager either as a consultant or client side Project Manager
Experience managing projects across the design, tender and construction stages
Ability to identify potential opportunities to secure more business (and notify Associate/Partner)
Well organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, welldisciplined and commercially astute
Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal
Can quickly acclimatise to a new projects and take ownership to drive the project forward with the support of senior management
Excellent customer service, communication and client/external interface skills
A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines
A team player with a 'can do' attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable and flexible
Experience of Commercial construction projects as a consultant Project Manager to time, cost and quality

Our clients aim is to create and enhance an inclusive workplace culture where diversity is not only accepted but valued and built into company culture, creating opportunity for all.

In order to support this, they recognise the importance of flexible and agileworking and are open to having conversations on how this could work for you and their business from day one.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business at an interesting time, who are committed to growing their teams.

They offer a market leading benefits package and strong, clear career progression to Senior PM and beyond.