Job description
Project Manager
The Vacancy
Want to join a leading international, independent real estate consultancy with an all together different approach?
Our award-winning project management team in Manchester is going from strength to strength and we want to recruit a new Project Manager (flexible on level) to help with our growth. This is a vital role designed to expand the team and support with the delivery of a variety of exciting, innovative projects and help nurture our existing client base.
Working directly with our Senior Management team, you will be encouraged, supported, and trusted to get involved with business development in various forms to help maximise our service offering. We have successfully developed an extensive portfolio of lucrative projects, including city centre high-rise façade remediation works, new build retail and industrial units, Cat A & Cat B office fitouts, high-end residential amenity space fitouts and complex lab fitouts to name but a few.
At Hollis we promote an entrepreneurial culture, so you can expect limitless opportunity and encouragement to grow into your own specialism as you see fit. With over 500 staff across 24 offices in UK and Europe, we foster our ‘One Team’ spirit through a collaborative approach across our many business areas to achieve the best results.
We recognise that our people are our biggest asset, and you can expect to be rewarded with an inspiring culture, competitive packages, transparent progression, and consistent opportunities to fulfil your career aspirations.
Main responsibilities:
- End-to-end project management of large-scale commercial projects including reports, tenders/bids and liaising with internal and external contractors
- Act as the face of Hollis and contribute to the growth of our project management team across various sectors (industrial, office, hospitality etc.)
- Integrate and work closely with existing Associates and Director leads to facilitate exceptional product delivery
- Support the continued growth and development of a strong, dynamic team within the Manchester office on a social and professional level
Key requirements
- Experience with Project Management instructions across a variety of commercial sectors beneficial
- Based in, or a knowledge of, the local North-West market advantageous
- MRICS, APM or desire to work towards in the future
- Dynamic, forward-thinking, enthusiastic attitude and the ability to take ownership of your work
- Able to take the lead on Project Management instructions, client-facing and capable of hitting the ground running
- Full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle for travel
The Company
Hollis is a leading international, independent real estate consultancy. We work with owners, occupiers, developers and funders, across both private and public sectors, to help them get more out of their real estate, at every stage of the property life cycle.
We’re a multi-skilled team of surveyors, engineers, technical specialists, ESG consultants and project managers operating across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain and The Netherlands. We have a unique way of working and believe that people do things better by doing them together. We aim to do the right thing, be clear, transparent and find some fun along the way.
Why join us?
We are hardworking, progressive, successful and fun. We’re independently-owned and independently-minded, not afraid to give honest advice or to be ourselves. We aim to achieve the right balance for you, delivering excellent client service whilst supporting you in fulfilling your potential and achieving your goals.
We offer a highly attractive salary and a generous benefits package including:
- Life assurance and private medical insurance
- Season ticket loan
- 5% Employer pension contribution
- 25 days of holiday and an extra day off on your birthday
- Cycle to work scheme, retail vouchers, gym discounts and more
- EV car scheme
- Longevity awards
Hollis operates a hybrid-working policy giving employees the opportunity to work between their home and our offices, where their job allows it. In addition, employees are encouraged to request flexible working hours when needed and we work hard to accommodate where we can.
We are a sociable bunch and host pay day drinks, quarterly lunches, quiz nights and cultural and sporting activities to socialise and have fun with your colleagues. We also give back and take part in numerous charity events all over the country throughout the year.