Project Manager

Job Description

Project ManagerSouth Yorkshire12 Month FTCAre you a seasoned Project Manager looking for your next projectMy client is looking for a Project Manager to become the principal lead in delivering both minor works, defect works and major refurbishment projects.The successful candidate will preferably have previous experience on PFI contracts, NBOSHThis is a 12-month fixed term contract with a view to become permanent.Benefits

• 25 days annual leave(+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2 timesannual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

What the role entails:Some of the main duties of the Project Manager will include:

• Create all required tender specifications for required refurbishment and defect works at site - encompassing building fabric, fixtures, fittings and furniture.
• Engage with the supply chain and the University to identify products & finishes that meet both contractual obligations and client expectations.
• Liaise with the Technical Services Manager to scope & specify all required Mechanical & Electrical lifecycle works across the accommodation units.
• Liaise with the local maintenance teams to identify failure trends and unforeseen lifecycle requirements.
• Work with the Account Manager to shape and develop the long-term Lifecycle plan (minimum 5 years).
• Oversee the administration of Lifecycle budgets, forecasts, expenditure and purchasing through the Coupa procurement system.
• Plan / Schedule all works and requirements, ensuring all scheduled activities are agreed with the University and other stakeholders.
• Continually review all possible routes to delivery of works, ensuring best value and maximum budget reach for the business.
• Manage and programme all works for the in-house team of lifecycle craftsmen.
• Manage the in-house team of lifecycle craftsmen.
• Work with the central procurement teams to identify suitable suppliers of products, materials and works packages as necessary, inclusive of inducting new suppliers to the site.
• Work with the Account Manager & Technical Services Manager to ensure all Construction Defects are identified and addressed in conjunction with all planned Lifecycle works.
• Take a direct role in site managing subcontractors delivering works on behalf of the business.
• Recognise opportunities for self-delivery of larger works packages; project managing multiple trades in delivering projects where a main contractor has not been appointed.
• Liaise with the SHEQ support teams to ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and Statutory obligations for all Lifecycle activities, including direct & main contractor led workstreams.
• Liaise with the commercial support teams to draft & issue Works Subcontracts.
• Manage the performance of main contractors for major refurbishment projects, ensuring strict compliance with the Works Subcontract particulars.
• Take the leading role in snagging all works delivered, providing the final approval / acceptance of completed works.
• Support the Account Manager in liaising with internal stakeholders for all planned works.
• Ensure all O&Ms and Planned Preventative Maintenance activities are updated following delivery of works.
• Support the local maintenance teams by managing and utilising the warranty periods for all new plant, equipment, fixtures & fittings when required.
• Support the Technical Services Manager and Account Manager with the management of the day-to-day FM operations as required.

What experience you need to be the successful Project Manager:

• Significant experience in a similar or related role.
• Demonstrable practical knowledge of building fabric / M&E refurbishment works - at a trade supervisory or managerial level.
• SMSTS Accreditation.
• Conversant with Microsoft applications (Office, Excel, Project, etc)
• Demonstrable experience of budget & expenditure management

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so dont miss out!Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.