Project Manager

Cumming Management Group, a Cost and Project Management Consultancy within the construction industry, provides a wide range of services to clients spanning several different sectors.

Cumming Management Group are seeking to recruit a Project Manager in Manchester.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic project manager who can work on a number of exciting projects in Manchester. There will be a focus on professional work on a wide variety of selected projects, sectors and value to allow for a diverse opportunity including:

• BTR and Residential new build projects
• Hotel new build projects
• Student Accommodation new build projects
• Re-cladding projects
• Draft and support to produce specifications and briefs for clients

The role of a Project Manager includes the following responsibilities:

• The individual will be a great addition to the team providing assistance to senior member of staff and others on the successful delivery of existing and new schemes
• Provide project management services through pre and post contract process
• To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances
• To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures
• Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards
• Develop relationships with clients, consultants and contractors to grow and develop
• Manage the delivery of the re-cladding schemes and become a specialist / champion for Unite and future clients
• Assist in the preparation of RFPs
• Assist in the preparation of Consultant appointments
• Provide assistance on general project management tasks such as meeting minutes, dashboard reporting, risk management etc.
• Supporting the delivery of planning applications with team management and document collation
• Provide light Cost Management assistance with measures and comp checks to grow a rounded understanding of the works required
• Provide general administrative and project tasks to ensure the project progresses in a timely and coordinated manner.
• Manage onsite works for the delivery of schemes – as a Project Manager and Employers Agent

Key Attributes:

The ability to –

• Build long-term relationships
• Be a team player, outgoing, flexible, enthusiastic and ambitious

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree qualified in Project Manager or similar technical discipline
• Working towards Chartered status (if possible)
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Experience of working in construction industry
• Analysis of the programme and construction technologies to analyse the best methods of construction
• Knowledge of working in the construction industry and understanding different construction technologies to ensure best practice delivery
• Client facing, ensuring a high standard of delivery
• A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering deadlines

Cumming Management Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, “race” (includes nationality, national / ethnic origins, colour) marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion and belief.

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.