Project Manager (Construction)

• Job Reference: RAPM090926
• Job Title: Project Manager (Construction)
• Salary: £Competitive DOE + excellent benefits package
• Location: London, Midlands, Scotland

Project Manager

Are you looking for a Project Manager role? Interested in working for a leading Design and Build Contractor with decades of experience?

VANRATH are recruiting a Project Manager to work on large new build projects including residential, student accommodation, hotels and commercial. The business has projects in various locations across the UK including London, Midlands, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Client Our client is a leading Design & Build Contractor with decades of experience and a turnover of circa £500 million. They cover a range of projects across various sectors including hotels, student accommodation, commercial offices and residential and have built a strong reputation for delivering projects to the highest of standards.

The business has a lot of work in the pipeline and are looking for Project Managers in various locations. Reporting to the Contracts / Project Director, the Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing projects from start to finish, delivering high quality projects on program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a strategic link between the design department, commercial team, and site
• Produce accurate, consistent, and professional records, reports and general information
• Act as the main interface with the client, government officials and any other relevant Third Parties throughout the lifetime of the Project
• Perform Pre-Construction duties, including development of Construction Management Plans and obtaining all necessary pre-commencement permits and agreements
• Ensure all company processes are being adhered to on a project-by-project basis.
• Survey sites to mitigate problems and check viability of design
• Ensure the product meets Client and end-user expectation in relation to build and finish
• Manage and coordinate sub-contract and direct labour workforces
• Provide labour costing for various projects to determine feasibility and profitability
• Supervise and coach site management staff as and when development is required
• Produce reports on job progress both internally and to the Client
• Work closely with the Planning Manager to Develop, implement and manage programmes of works for all aspects of the Project
• Risk Management, including development and implementation of a Project Risk Register
• Ensuring Projects are managed strictly in accordance with the company's Health & Safety Management system
• Management of Design Consultants to ensure Design release in line with Construction and Procurement programme. Design Management and coordination of all disciplines to ensure compliant, efficient and cost-effective design
• Work closely with Project Commercial Team for procurement and budget management. Helping to develop scopes for tender packages, reviewing tender submissions and involvement with sub-contractor selection.

The Ideal Person:

• Degree qualified or other relative qualifications
• Track record working on large new build projects £20m+ in value
• Experience as a Project Manager on similar projects
• Commercially aware with extensive knowledge of all disciplines involved in the construction process including design coordination, quantity surveying, procurement, programme management and health & safety
• In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety and other regulatory matters
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills
• Strong motivator able to get the best out of site teams
• IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages