Senior Project Manager

Role: Senior Project Manager

We are currently in the process of hiring an experienced construction professional to lead as a number one and deliver the Design, Planning, Organising, and Execution of a £30 million specialised high-end fit-out project.

You will be working and reporting directly to the Project Director as well as working very closely alongside external client staff, key stakeholders, and the internal team. You will be expected to be responsible for the bulk of tasks through the direction and guidance of the Project Director.

This is a permanent role and has a salary band of £80,00 up to £100,000, including a package of up to £7,000. The role will require the successful candidate to be on-site 5 days a week.

The project is located on a large-scale construction project located on a framework based in Southampton, with one of our longest-tenured clients. The successful candidate will preferably have experience working on Commercial Offices, Laboratories, Hospitals, and University/School Buildings; but this is not essential.

As a Senior Project Manager, your principal roles and responsibilities will include:

• Leading package delivery and reporting to the Project Director.
• Planning and managing the effective delivery of all assigned packages.
• Scope out and ensure projects are completed within budget and schedule.
• Ensure that all projects comply with local, UK-specific, and EU- regulations.
• Ensuring adherence to all UK building codes.
• Strong financial acumen and budget management skills.
• Identify potential project risks and develop and proactively apply strategies to mitigate them.
• Be diligent, and efficient and pay great attention to detail to deliver quality output.
• Collecting and analysing data to efficiently support decision-making.
• Track and report the progress of all ongoing projects.

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Project Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of Project Management.
• 2+ years of professional construction experience with a Main Contractor.
• Experience working on Fit-out projects.
• Experience working in the PCSA stage.
• Client-facing/Live working environment experience.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• SMSTS or equivalent Health & Safety Certificate.
• Qualified first aider.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to confidently manage multiple packages and personnel simultaneously.

If you fit this role and would like to find out more then please do not hesitate to get in touch with Andreas; andreas.vella@peoplegroup.com or send in your CV for consideration and we will be in touch.