Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: London / Kent

Salary: 70k - 90k + package

Senior Project / Contracts Manager

Our client based in Kent they specialise in high-end residential refurbishment / construction projects, 80% of our construction work is D&B, the remainder we take on a main contractor role and work with a third party design team or client side QS/PM.

They are currently looking to recruit an experienced Senior Project / Contracts manager with a proven track record in delivering projects up to a 5m construction value.

The successful candidate will be directly responsible for running 1 or 2 projects personally as well as overseeing two project managers, a freelance QS and a procurement officer. As the department grows the intention is for the role to become more of a full time Contracts Manager role and not personally oversee projects.

They are a small team so we are looking for a candidate with a problem-solving mindset, excellent construction knowledge and organisational and professional project management skills. He/she should also have a deep pool of trade and subcontractor contacts and the ability to work quickly and effectively to tight deadlines.

Job role

• Set up project Programmes and ensure these are being managed optimally
• advise the in-house design team during pre-construction
• identify problems and offer solutions prior to and during construction
• Ensure all work is being carried out to current regulations and as efficiently as possible
• Manage Project & Site Managers
• Work with our QS to appoint and contract all sub-contractor packages
• Take full responsibility for setting up subcontractor contracts
• Hold regular meetings with project managers to assess progress against critical path and track key risk areas
• Oversight of All aspects of Health & Safety
• Work closely with the Procurement department to ensure materials are being procured optimally
• Manage monthly client reporting and valuation process
• Manage monthly CVRs and project costs
• Produce monthly financial and progress reports for the management meeting

Experience required

• Extensive UK based high-end residential construction experience
• Professional project management best practices (PRINCE2 or equiv)
• Experience of Procore highly desirable
• Health & safety trained, full understanding of CDM regs
• Full and clean driving licence is essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Expert knowledge of contracts