Project Manager - Construction

Job Description

Project Manager - ConstructionWe are currently recruiting for Project Managers with experience in construction primarily within the life sciences or pharmaceutical arena. This is a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer. A global company with a strong UK presence specialising in offering projectmanagement and consultancy services to the construction industry.We are looking to expand our team to incorporate individuals who have hands on experience of delivering capital projects and programmes within the life science / pharmaceutical arena. We are looking for candidates who have experience of working with clientssimilar in nature ie large pharmaceutical companies delivering refurbishment, maintenance and capital projects encompassing labs and manufacturing spaces.Their National Programmes business unit works with clients with large portfolios, delivering capital programmes and managing estate transformational projects. They are not looking for those who have worked with developers, more of those who have worked withthe occupiers of the facilities. You will collaborate with a supportive team, be given responsibility for your own projects and be offered a platform to progress with genuine support from your colleagues the wider business to achieve your career goals.Typical characteristics:

• Specialised infrastructure: Laboratories, cleanrooms, testing facilities, and manufacturing spaces.
• Flexibility and customisation: Customisable floor plans and workspaces.
• Collaboration spaces: Meeting rooms, conference facilities, and collaboration zones.
• Regulatory compliance: Adherence to GMP, GLP, and environmental regulations.
• Amenities and support services: On-site amenities, maintenance, security, and shared administrative services.
• Proximity to research institutions: Located near universities, hospitals, and research institutions.
• Access to infrastructure and resources: Advanced research equipment, technical services, and shared core facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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
• Comply with established procurement/commercial/contractual strategies
• Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards

Usual skills

• Project Management
• Contract Administrator & Employer’s Agent
• Project Planning
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Execution
• Risk Management
• Quality Control
• Performance Monitoring
• Commercial tracking

Person Specification:The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

• Ideally degree qualified in construction management.
• CDM / Health & Safety exposure
• Strong technical delivery experience
• Chartered with a professional body or working towards (CIOB, RICS, APM or similar)
• Ability to successfully manage complex projects in a proactive and diligent manner
• Excellent communication skills
• Ideally a good understanding of Frameworks, JCT & NEC Contracts
• Track record in project management of projects from inception to completion
• Evidence of working with multiple stakeholders
• Client facing, ensuring a high standard of technical delivery
• Able to build long-term relationships
• Previously employed by a consultancy
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with teams and independently to deliver projects, and prioritising workloads and delivering deadlines independently
• A team player, outgoing, flexible, enthusiastic and ambitious

Location: Ideally within the east Anglian location.Salary:Professional: £40-£60k (Inclusive of package)Senior Professional: £50-£70k (Inclusive of package)Perks and BenefitsThis is a flexible, friendly, and creative environment in one of their UK offices to develop your skills and challenge yourself. They will support you to innovate, collaborate and build a meaningful career. Their strong network of people and knowledge willhelp expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects across the UK and potentially further afield.Employees enjoy hybrid working and are rewarded with competitive salaries, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year),
• Company pension scheme,
• Life Assurance,
• Bicycle Purchase Scheme,
• Health Screening,
• Employee Assistance Programme,
• Dental Cover,
• Professional Memberships plus many more benefits

Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancyOnly candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not be successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you whenother suitable positions come in.

Keyskills :
ConstructionProject Manager