Senior Project Manager

Location: Playle & Partners LLP – Head Office, Sidcup

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience – Good benefits package included (£55k to £65k pa)

Job Type: Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity to join an outstanding team where you will play an active role in the delivery of project and professional services to a wide range of public and private sector clients. We are a well-established multi-disciplined practice providing consultancy services across both the public and private sectors.

Established in 1954, we have our office in Sidcup. We are currently recruiting to supply our recent success as Project Managers on major frameworks within London and the South East of England.

The successful candidate will be working directly on schemes ranging from £1 Million – £30 Million, both Pre and Post Contract. The candidate will be responsible for reporting directly to Project Management Partners Luke Turner and Sarah Primarolo and assisting in the co-ordination and training of the Project Managers / Contract administrators / Employer’s Agents within the Practice.

The Candidate

• To be successful in this role you will ideally be MRICS/FRICS/MAPM/CHPP with a minimum of 4 years Project Management, Employer’s Agent, and Contract Administration experience post Graduate Degree.
• We will consider candidates who are not accredited but can demonstrate significant experience working within the Construction industry as a Project Manager for over 10 years and have held a Senior PM position for more than 4 years.
• Have extensive experience of Project Management and the day-to-day tasks listed in the Senior Project Management job description.
• Require previous experience on a variety of public sector works ranging from £1 million to £30 million.
• Be well organised, efficient, using initiative, and working to tight deadlines.
• Have experience in Client Development, Networking, Business Development, and Assistance with submissions.
• Require excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with an eye for detail, a commitment to excellence, and developing strong client relationships.
• Possess a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to follow these through to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Be flexible, confident, and self-motivated with a real desire to deliver excellent customer service.
• Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn with and develop the team.
• Able to identify areas of commercial opportunity for future development.
• Have experience in managing a Project team and reporting on the performance of the team to senior managers.
• Have experience in managing, mentoring, and training of Juniors / Graduates.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Progression up to Associate level role may be available to those who work hard and show commitment to the practice and are able to assist in the growth of the company.

In addition to the salary, there are company benefits including: 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, staff profit share (bonus) scheme, company pension scheme, payment of professional fees (up to one professional body), life cover, and free car parking.

The practice operates a flexible week where currently up to 40% of your working week can be undertaken from home (6 months post probation). We will provide all new employees with either a fixed workstation or a laptop and will work with them to ensure a suitable working from home setup is in place, should this be required.

The practice arranges regular social events throughout the year including Summer and Christmas events and encourages participation in regular charity challenges. The practice is proud to have a great working environment and excellent staff retention.

The practice is renowned for:

• Commitment to the training of staff, and this role would be supported with CPDs provided to the individual where required.
• Holding Investors in People Gold since 2018.
• Recognition of industry awards, including a nomination for Constructing Excellence SECBE Awards SME of the Year 2023.