Senior Project Manager Client Side / England

Our client has a global portfolio that has been established through strong working relationships with many of the world’s leading brands and organisations along with high profile private clients.
 
They are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their London consultancy team. They will undertake all aspects of project management from inception through to handover and aftercare across a variety of sectors.
 
Responsibilities
• Assist in establishing the client’s brief and expectations against time, cost, exposure and quality.
• Establish the roles and responsibilities of team members and advise on appointments of other consultants as necessary.
• Establish and define the degree of client involvement as well as the channels of communication between them and the project team.
• Produce all relevant project programmes, highlighting the events required to meet both contract and commencement dates.
• Ensure all drawings, specifications and actions are produced and distributed within the confines of the agreed working programme, and monitor performance of the design team against the same.
• Recommend the builder and specialist sub-contractors, as well as form of contract.
• Monitor the design development (and assist where necessary) to ensure that the client regularly signs-off both design and budget.
• Produce project progress reports, future actions required to meet post contract obligations and minimize risk to the contractors’ programme.
• Manage the project team and liaise closely with all parties to ensure a successful outcome of the project.
• Monitor costs during the works to ensure these are in line with cost plan, and ensure regular financial reports are issued.
• Liaise with client’s own installation of IT, audio visual equipment, and other works where applicable.
• Ensure the building is fit for occupancy prior to the client taking occupation and help organise operations as necessary.
• Co-ordinate, direct and inspect all construction works in conjunction with the design team.
• Undertake the snagging process with the design team where necessary.
• Administer the building contract, confirming necessary variations to the client etc.
• Monitor the progress of on-site works (and off-site fabrication) against programme and take alternative actions when shortfalls are perceived / identified.
• Conduct, chair and minute all project meetings as necessary.
• Monitor the works during the defects period and inspect with design team at the end of the same.
• Maintain a good relationship with existing and new clients.
• Assist in business development across the company.
 
What They Are Looking For In You
A proven track record in project management for a project management consultancy, multidisciplinary consultancy. Minimum of five years’ PQE direct relevant experience or 8 years in a relevant role. Attention to detail, great people skills and a “can-do” attitude. Technical skills must include Microsoft office programmes and, ideally, MS Project. RICS qualification ideal but not necessary.
 
Please email your CV to me or if you wish to discuss the role in more details please call me.