Project Manager or Senior Project Manager

This is a fantastic, newly-created opportunity for an individual with a Structural Engineering background to move into, or further their career, in Project Management with a boutique Project Management Consultancy.

Client Details

My client is a specialist Project Management Consultancy with operations across the UK. They have experienced fantastic growth over the last 3 years and boast an excellent team environment offering autonomy, high levels of responsibility, and challenge. Their work spans development monitoring, programme management, feasibility studies, etc. in a range of sectors including retail roll-outs, industrial schemes, and residential/commercial developments.

They are recruiting for a new position that would suit an individual with a Structural Engineering background to compliment the diverse team of professionals already in the team.

Description

As a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager you will have responsibility for your own schemes and your role will encompass:

• Leading and managing property related projects both pre and post contract
• Implementing project plans and ensuring timely completion of tasks
• Coordinating project teams and managing relationships with stakeholders at all RIBA stages
• Assessing and managing risks associated with the projects
• Communicating effectively with project teams and stakeholders
• Reporting project progress and results to senior management and client teams
• Continually improving project management processes and practices within a growing business

Profile

This role could suit a Structural Engineer looking to move into Project Management or a Project Manager (with Structural Engineering training) who is seeking a new challenge.

All applicants should have:

• A Structural Engineering background (degree educated or ICE)
• Proven experience in carrying out design work and calculations on a range of built schemes (ideally working with RC frames)
• The ability to appraise design and ensure schemes are compliant, efficient, and not overdesigned
• Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to report effectively to clients throughout the project life-cycle
• Good understanding of procurement processes with experience of appointing design teams and main contractors
• Ability to assess and manage project risks proactively and generate solutions

You will be comfortable working in a hybrid role with some travel to projects required (generally London but could be UK wide) and must have the right to work in the UK.

Job Offer

• An attractive salary package dependent on experience level
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Excellent bonus potential
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days of annual leave
• The opportunity to work in a thriving and supportive company culture with a diverse team to learn from