Project Manager / Senior Project Manager (Mrics or Mapm)

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager required for an expanding independent consultant that offer a great working environment and full recognition towards their employees.

The Company

We are pleased to be instructed by a talented and expanding independent practice looking to acquire an ambitious and driven Project Manager or Building Surveyor.

As a company, they are heavily involved in providing a fully incorporated project management service on a number of new build and refurbishment projects. These are predominately within the educational sector where they represent numerous sports and academic associations with their new premises. Typically their projects range from £1m – £15m and within the south east of England. However, this can vary significantly with the growing number of new acquisitions, clients, and projects.

Word is spreading and as such they are experiencing significant demand for their services. Therefore to strengthen their current team, they are interested in speaking with ambitious and talented project managers / surveyors capable of managing their own portfolio of projects from day one.

Job Description

Although relatively new to the area, the company can boast an impressive level of experience and expertise within their building surveying and project management team. This experience enables them to be well placed in providing strong career development and a genuine opportunity for their staff to be recognised and rewarded for what they bring to the business.

To be successful in this position, you will be able to manage your own client accounts and take full autonomy of your own projects. You will have experience managing a number of projects concurrently (directly or as a team) and be comfortable in a fully client facing role.

As a project manager working for an independent consultant, you will be expected to; manage projects from concept to completion, manage contract admin, develop client briefs and strategic teams across a range of contract types. You will work closely with the client / end user, consultants and contractors to ensure project delivery, fully briefing clients, monitoring progress and providing expert advice.

Essential skills

This is a rare opportunity for you to join a rapidly developing consultancy. Therefore interest in this opportunity is thought to be high and you will need to be able to demonstrate the following experience and attributes to be considered;

A formal Surveying or Project Management qualification (RICS, MAPM)
At least 3 years post qualification experience within a client facing Project Management role – ideally with a consultancy, design and build or client focused business.
Candidates should also have current and detailed experience managing projects across; Commercial, Educational, Leisure, or Retail sectors. Experience within client/consultancy project management
Working knowledge of AutoCAD
You should also be local to Mid Suffolk (within 1 hours commute) and able to demonstrate a solid employment history, with strong and articulate communication skills. We would still be interested in receiving applications from candidates without chartered status, as long as you can demonstrate either; you are part way through an APC, or you have a good education in a relevant subject and several years experience within a similar client facing role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Candidates should be able to demonstrate a solid employment history and be educated with a relevant industry qualification/degree in; surveying, construction, or architecture
You should also have the following: Full driving licence, be highly organised and self motivated, possess excellent IT skills, be diligent, professional, thorough, and personable.
You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to work as part of small team and embrace the team culture you get when working for a SME.
Desirable skills

If your experience is within commercial, educational, or leisure projects, you would be of particular interest.

In return

This is an excellent opportunity for you to further your career with an up and coming consultant during a key growth period.

You will get;

The opportunity to work on a multitude of interesting and diverse projects that aren’t available elsewhere
A structured and supported career path and opportunities for future career advancement
Salary and benefits package will reflect the calibre of candidate, but as a guide, within £45,000 – £54,000plus benefit package
Real recognition and appreciation working alongside the company owners.
This is rare and genuine opportunity to join a successful team in a key position and become an important part of their ambitious expansion plans.