Senior Project Manager

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyors has just opened up in Birmingham. A chance to work on addressing the world’s challenges, such as climate change, urbanization, digitalization, and poverty. To reimagine the places where we live and work, develop new ways to move people and goods around and between our cities and redefine how we use and protect the resources we need. Guided by our company’s core values: People First, Integrity, Client Success, Collaboration, and Sustainability.

THE COMPANY

We pride ourselves for our reputation within the market that has allowed us to grow organically across five global hubs. We are experts in shaping and making the built environment, supporting our clients at their property lifecycle, from development and consultancy all the way through to the construction and operations stages.  

We must credit all our employees for our success, with their collective expertise, they have pushed us to change the way we think and bravely lead us in new directions everyday. Equality and respect is the core of culture, we value diversity and encourage individuality – accepting and appreciating all views and beliefs and providing an environment for ideas to come alive. We welcome everyone, regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation. Harnassing this collaborative and inclusive way of working is exactly how we’ve continued to grow and it’s the secret to how we’ve built some of the world’s most renowned buildings.  

ROLE DESCRIPTION

  • Overseeing the production of tender schedules and contributing to the procurement of trade contractors. On behalf of the client, Issuing the instructions to the developer and its professional team and contractor in accordance with the terms of their appointment or the building contract.

  • Overseeing project reporting and recording procedures with the client and the developer’s professional team and contractor.

  • Monitoring the performance of the developer and its professional team and the contractor and report to the client.

  • Liaising with the developer and its professional team and prepare regular/monthly quality, cost and programme reports.

  • Advising the client of any decisions required and obtain authorisation.

  • Setting up and chair regular site progress meetings and report on the weekly project and commercial progress.

  • Managing and developing the team to ensure objectives are met and staff are supported and motivated.

  • Assessing resources available on a regular basis and bring in additional support/specialist expertise.

  • Establishing and monitoring appropriate project operating procedures and systems, specifically ensuring management plan is being followed and adhered to.

  • Managing, monitoring and coordinating all key aspects of the project, including but not limited to, cost, value, risk, logistics, neighbour relations, safety, quality, M&E, design and environment.

  • Ensuring closeout and practical completion schedules are completed and issued.

  • Preparing detailed project plans and providing financial reports on time (forecasts, budgets, income, fees and etc.).

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS:

 

The requirements for the successful Project Manager include:

  • A degree or equivillant in a related field
  • A member of a professional body institute such as RICS, CIOB or APM
  • At least 5 years experience as a Project Manager and ideally on the Consultancy side
  • Experience of managing own projects
  • Good technical writing, client-facing and communication skills
  • A keenness for high-quality service delivery with a desire to seek and welcome performance feedback and correct shortfalls (personal and team)
  • Well-organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined and commercially astute
  • Knowledge of current trends, industry and technology with an openness for continued learning

PERKS:

  • Rewarding career where we help you to achieve your potential
  • In house and external training and support
  • Great training and professional development
  • Performance related bonus / profit share
  • Challenging and fun work environment
  • Exceptionally good staff retention rate
  • Wide range of sports and social activities
  • Opportunity to work on some of Midland’s most high profile projects
  • Consultancy with a great reputation in the market
  • Excellent company culture and flat management structure
  • Opportunity to work on some exciting projects across multiple sectors
  • Flexible working

 

INTERESTED?

Apply in confidence to this advert or contact Jake from Flagship Consulting directly on 0 7 4 6 4 9 2 7 4 0 1 for more information.