Assistant

Our client is one of the UK’s largest multidisciplinary consultancies, delivering property and infrastructure projects on a local, national and international scale. With over 4,000 staff at 50+ offices in the UK and internationally, offering a vast range of professional and technical expertise across an unrivalled number of services.

Their established Project Management team are currently recruiting for Assistant, Intermediate and Senior Project Managers to oversee the planning and delivery of a growing portfolio of Property projects across the Commercial Developer, Residential, Corporate Occupier and Education sectors.

Duties & Responsibilities
Project Managers will, dependant on level and experience, will be expected to perform a broad range of duties including the following:
Plan the project
• Define the scope of the project in collaboration with the client and confirm the design brief
• Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities and gateways needed to successfully complete the project
• Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project
• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities and ensure a cost plan is prepared
• Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion
Implement and manage the project
• Coordinate the tendering process from PQQ to contract award
• Execute the project according to the project plan
• Develop forms and records to document project activities
• Chair and administer project team meetings
• Coordinate the work of the client’s consultants including designers and cost managers
• Monitor the progress of the project and manage a robust change control process.
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the client organization on the progress of the project
• Undertake value management exercises in collaboration with the client team and the contractor as appropriate
• Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards
• Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures
• Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis (monthly/bimonthly)
• Administer the contract in accordance with the client’s requirements
• Establish and chair regular meetings between the contractor and consultant disciplines
• Validate payments and issue interim certificates throughout construction
• Manage and advise on testing and commissioning, defects and any extension of time claims
• Oversee the practical completion and handover at the end of a project
• Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase

Skills & Attributes
• Demonstrable project management experience of working within either the private or public sector
• Knowledge of project management and contract forms including JCT and NEC
• Sound understanding of one or more of the following sectors; Commercial Developer, Residential, Corporate Occupier, Affordable Housing and Education.
• Competence in Project, Excel and standard software packages
Education
• Construction related degree and / or Evidence of (or working towards) a relevant professional qualification e.g. APM, CEng, MCIOB, ICE
Personal characteristics
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details/data/information/activities.
• Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

They recognise that people are our most important asset and how important it is to look after them and invest in your future. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing part of London Property where you will be based in the City. You’ll be joining an exciting and dynamic office working across a broad range of sectors and disciplines with great potential for career development and focus on staff investment and regular social events.