Tempest Jones Looking for Project Manager – Residential, London at London , South East England Full Time

• Project Manager – Residential
• London
• Salary to £60k + package

Project Manager – Residential
London
Salary to £60k + package

Our client, a growing property and construction consultancy, is determined to provide exceptional levels of service and commitment to their clients. They continually seek to achieve the highest levels of quality, sustainability, health & safety and social responsibility for their clients, partners, colleagues and team.

They are a growing firm whose team provides construction consultancy services to clients across the UK. Their market focus puts them in the centre of some of the most dynamic growth in the development of facilities for residential, commercial, public and off-shore sectors. They are a highly-professional multi-disciplined team who bring a wealth of experience from the property and construction industry, who provide a hands-on management approach, taking into account the latest developments and technology across all markets and sectors.

They are now seeking a Project Manager to be based out of their London office who can successfully drive the business forward in the region, deliver existing projects, and maintain key client relationships, whilst being an integral part of their wider business plan.

The Role

Guided by industry experts this position will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to provide project management support to clients with significant and complex construction projects.

Successful candidates will be presented with a great opportunity for career progression whilst at the same time being exposed to cross sector experience, with a particular focus on residential projects and developments.

• Act as a focal point and provide leadership for specific projects or support as part of a team within larger projects or a wider programme of work; to ensure that appropriate advice is provided, and timely action is taken to ensure projects are to be completed to programme and budget.
• Undertake an active client-side advisory and client liaison role across a broad group of stakeholders, including end users, clients, building professionals and consultants.
• Ensure client needs, demands and problems are identified and resolved in a timely manner; to manage stakeholder expectation regarding commissioning and the procurement of services.
• Carry out the continuous management and monitoring of projects, ensuring that information is timely and accurate.
• Identify critical issues and risks and take management action where necessary and appropriate.
• Ensure that client’s are briefed regularly and consistently on project progress and that they are provided with budgetary information on projects as required; to prepare written updates and reports and follow escalation paths where prompt decision-making is required.
• Provide clear leadership to project teams including designers, contractors & suppliers, ensuring that decisions are taken, and instructions are clearly communicated in a timely manner.
• You will be required to regularly prepare project team assemblies and manage the delivery of complex projects to challenge cost and time constraints and deliver real value to clients.
• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams of construction professionals from strategic review stage / inception to completion and being adept at liaising with operational and maintenance teams.
• Experience delivering residential projects for private clients.
• Experience administering the JCT suite of contracts.

The Ideal Candidate

Our client doesn’t do dull and boring, so having an entrepreneurial, charismatic and ambitious spirit is vital, with a keen eye for detail who actively encourages collaborative problem solving, bringing a curious and inquisitive spirit driving learning and growth. Through their recent investment you will have the ability to take the business to the next level, working with some key clients you will cement their existing relationships but also have the ability through business development to develop new clients.

• Construction related degree.
• MICE, RIBA, MCIOB or MRICS preferred.
• 3+ years project management experience.
• Thorough working knowledge and experience of construction project management on residential projects for private clients.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver a project from inception to completion.
• Engineering or architecture background preferable.
• Experience administering JCT contracts.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), capable of managing multiple stake-holder groups.
• Self-starter capable of quickly understanding the challenges at hand.
• Collaborative team player by nature, yet also capable of challenging the convention to unlock value and solutions.
• A leader, articulate, persuasive and highly numerate.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business and become a fully integrated part of an elite, collaborative team of professionals at a time of growth and expansion. An excellent package and opportunities for growth within the business is on offer.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

For more information and to arrange a confidential conversation about the role please apply now by submitting your CV or contact Florence Ingram at Tempest Jones Recruitment.