Project Manager

Amalga Limited is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager to join our expanding Maintenance & Projects team and lead the successful delivery of projects from inception through to completion. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, commercially minded professional who can bring together people, processes, and resources to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.

Based from either our Heathrow or Gatwick office and reporting directly to the Head of Projects & Technical Compliance, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of a varied portfolio of projects across our airport and Travel Retail operations.

You will work closely with the Head of Projects, taking ownership of allocated projects from handover and planning through to delivery, completion and close-out.

We are ideally looking for someone with previous experience working within the airport environment. However, candidates with strong experience in retail fit-out, Shell & Core, commercial refurbishment or construction within similarly fast-paced and operational environments will also be considered.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being close to the delivery, managing teams and subcontractors on site, solving problems and maintaining strong relationships with clients.

Role and Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day ownership of allocated projects from handover through to completion.
• Work closely with the Head of Projects & Technical Compliance to plan, programme and deliver works.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across Heathrow, Gatwick and other airport locations as required.
• Coordinate direct labour, subcontractors, suppliers and materials.
• Undertake site surveys and attend pre-start, progress and client meetings.
• Review scopes of work, drawings, specifications and client requirements.
• Monitor project programmes, budgets and overall commercial performance.
• Assist with pricing, procurement, variations and change control where required.
• Ensure RAMS, permits and relevant project documentation are prepared and in place ahead of works.
• Liaise with airport stakeholders, clients and operational teams.
• Manage the delivery of Shell & Core, retail fit-out, refurbishment and associated M&E and fabric works.
• Maintain regular communication with clients throughout project delivery.
• Ensure high standards of Health & Safety, quality and workmanship are maintained throughout.
• Manage snagging, handover documentation and project close-out.
• Identify risks, programme pressures and potential delays early, escalating to the Head of Projects where required.
• Provide regular project updates covering programme, costs, resource, risks and progress.

Qualfications:

• Previous Project Management experience within construction, fit-out, refurbishment or a similar environment.
• Previous airport experience would be highly advantageous.
• Experience delivering projects within live and operational environments.
• Experience within retail fit-out, Travel Retail and/or Shell & Core works would be beneficial.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and site management requirements.
• Experience managing both subcontractors and direct labour.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of project costs and variations.
• The ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients.
• A practical, proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Relevant qualifications such as SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid would be advantageous.