Project Manager Epsom, England
Job description
We are seeking a Project Manager who wants to take responsibility for building projects from inception to completion. This is a great opportunity for you to work and develop within an internationally renowned consultant, working on a variety of projects with a CAPEX from £1m to £15m.
Progression opportunity to work on substantial landmark projects is available once confidence has been gained within the business.
You will be based at our extensive Epsom campus which includes our brand-new office in generous grounds. Occasion working from our central London HQ in London Victoria and client offices will be required. Our advanced agile working practises will enable you to work from home and different locations with ease.
You will have the opportunity to work on building refurbishment and new build projects which will enable you to demonstrate your project management abilities developed through past experiences as a building surveyor (preferred), architect or engineer. You are likely to have circa 3 yrs post graduate or similar multi-disciplinary client facing project delivery experience through the entire project life cycle, ideally from within a consultancy environment.
Working with the support of the experienced PDP team you will be responsible for delivering schemes to budget and programme through RIBA Stages 0-7 and be the main point of contact with our clients on these projects.
An enthusiasm for addressing the enhancement of social value through our projects is a distinct advantage. As an organisation we seek to shape the social fabric in our communities through new schools, colleges, social housing, blue light service asset upgrades, infrastructure and many more.
Requirements
- Ideally, you will have property sector focused experience with Project Management/Building Surveying/Architectural background, with oversight of design development, project management and construction contract administration experience (JCT/NEC)
- Experience of project management of refurbishment and new build projects from inception to completion (RIBA Stages 0 – 7)
- Experience of working closely with multi-disciplinary design and cost management teams
- Strong understanding of the CDM Regulations and the roles/responsibilities which flow therein
- Strong client facing and customer service skills
- Ability to lead and manage the multi-disciplinary delivery team in a positive and confident manner
- Experience in managing design teams to achieve planning permissions and building control approvals
- Experience of managing the constructor procurement process and managing subsequent tender analysis
- Proven project management skills with a sound knowledge of construction stage activity, contract administration, quality/compliance management
- Proven financial control of total project costs, their monitoring and reporting to the client
- Confident client and stakeholder management
- Strong IT skills including MS Office suite and MS Project (gantt chart scheduling/tracking/reporting)
- Sound business acumen and strong risk/commercial awareness to deliver profits
- Understanding of BIM and its inputs/outputs
- The ability to make decisions and to act on your own initiative
- To demonstrate a proactive and flexible working attitude
- Current, clean driving licence.
Responsibilities
- Delivery of project management and contract administration activity through the project life cycle (RIBA Stages 1-7)
- Establish and update project controls and progress reporting through the project life cycle
- Develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
- Ensure that there is a common understanding of brief/programme/costs/constraints/risk across the team
- Leading the project team – building, motivating, maintaining, coaching, guiding and developing the team
- Communicating, liaising, reporting to and managing the client on a project by project basis.
- Deliver projects within corporate and business policies, directives, guidance and procedures
- Manage the project within client and Atkins budgets
- Develop and control structured risk management through the project from inception to completion
- Administer and negotiate change control from inception through to completion
- Manage the procurement and analysis process
- Administer the construction contract during RIBA stages 5/6 and control handover of the asset to the client
- Retain oversight of quality through design/procurement and construction stages. Identify interventions as required
- Monitoring and report performance against programme, technical quality, financial and KPI targets
Rights to Work
The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers from outside the EEA coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the EEA ( who require a Tier 2 (General) visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that there are no other suitable candidates for this vacancy from inside the EEA
What we offer:
Atkins recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements. As part of this commitment, we understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default Atkins offers flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 ‘till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.
Our IT systems support homeworking, so where you have parental or carer duties; or you simply need to be elsewhere for a parcel, servicing your car, or waiting in for a tradesperson; Atkins will work for you. Similarly, Atkins’ corporate social responsibility provides the opportunity to give something back to the community, and we run professional networks supporting groups such as local schools, charities, parents, those coming out of the armed-forces and women in engineering.
Atkins, part of the SNC Lavalin Group, is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and ability.
Rewards and Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To support and safeguard your physical and mental wellbeing we provide an employee assistance programme offering advice and support in times of need. Our offices run their own sports and social clubs providing a wide range of activities. You will also have access to our Flexible Benefits, where you can opt in to a wide range of benefits to complement your work/life balance: such as medical insurance, gym membership, the cycle-to-work scheme, child care vouchers, charitable giving, additional pension contributions etc.
Please refer to our website for details of our full benefits package.
https://yourrewarduk.snclavalin.com/
Training:
Atkins is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.
Flexible Working:
We welcome the opportunity to discuss a flexible working pattern for this vacancy. For roles advertised under the category of flexible working we would encourage you to explore the flexible working options we are able to offer during the interview process.
ATKINS, part of the SNC Lavalin Group, is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview.
If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
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