Construction Project Manager

A great opportunity has arisen for a construction project manager to join a leading consultancy at the forefront of the industry.

Job Description:

• To manage and deliver the design and implementation of retail highway and car park related projects from feasibility through to construction and handover, programme, budget, quality, and health & safety requirements around the UK.
• High level of communication across all levels of management, to develop and establish a brief for the project that clearly defines all objectives.
• Setting of measurable objectives and timelines of all elements within the projects; and managing other consultant disciplines and contractors to ensure delivery to cost, time and quality standards.
• Maintain records and work folders - ensuring all work is checked and appropriately approved for distribution.
• Managing of all retail construction / re-development projects in a live environment.
• Through engagement and consultation with our client and their stakeholder's
• Chair meetings, both internally and externally to capture actions and ensure these are closed out.
• Management of external design teams, cost management consultants and contractors is required to ensure timely completion within budget and timelines.

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

• Educated to degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in relevant subject
• CSCS card - Black/gold/white (or possess the qualifications to achieve)
• Working with retail clients / Managing retail construction / redevelopment
• Skilled in PC usage and associated software including Microsoft Office (MS Excel in particular)
• Full driving license and own car with ability to travel within the UK
• Understanding of CDM Regulations
• Project Management / Strategic Planning
• Highway & Car Park Design Experience
• Programme Management
• Contract Administration
• Financial budgeting
• Ability to read and understand 2D drawings
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Excellent time management / workload prioritising
• Excellent organisational skills - scheduling, planning etc
• Excellent attention to detail
• Client focused approach
• Pro-active and self-motivated
• Ability to analyse data and situations and come up with creative solutions
• Can do / make it happen attitude
• Presentation and reporting skills
• Commercial awareness
• SMSTS
• CDM awareness training
• Asbestos Awareness training
• Up to date knowledge on H&S legislation
• Proficiency in design software (e.g. AutoCAD)
• Professional membership or working towards (IHE, CIHT, ICE)

Additional Details:

• Car Allowance
• 25 Holidays, plus bank holidays (Christmas: the office is closed for 1 week, retain 3 holidays)
• An extra day's holiday on your birthday
• Option to buy additional holidays
• Salary Sacrifice pension contribution up to 3% (to meet government requirements)
• Life Insurance cover (3 times salary), includes Smart Health (24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, a health check, a nutritionist consultation, expert second medical opinions, and personalised online fitness programmes), Bereavement counselling and probate helpline
• Training paid for (subject to training agreement)
• Professional fees paid
• Wellness programme
• Cycle to work Scheme available
• Tech Scheme available
• On-site parking