Project Manager - Bristol

Fortem, part of the Willmott Dixon Group, specialise in capital and retrofit programmes within the social housing sector and are specialists in works to high rise / high risk buildings. We require 2 Project Managers to oversee an accelerated retrofit cladding replacement & refurbishment programme to four high rise blocks in central Bristol. This is a permanent role, Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30. Located within easy commute of Bristol, we envisage making offers to the successful candidate August/September (interviews will be carried out asap).

The Customer

On behalf of Bristol City Council, the four high-rise projects will be wrapped in either tube and fitting scaffold or mast climbers, to enable access for the removal and replacement of both existing render systems and brick slips. Multiple MEP services will be removed and reinstated progressively with the façade replacement works. Roof level cappings and lightning protection systems will be enhanced and replaced during the project. Enhancement & refreshment of the existing landscaping & ground works will also form part of the Fortem works.

Duties and Responsibilities

Each Project Manager will be accountable for two of the high-rise tower blocks & successfully managing project teams and works partners, to deliver compliant capital & retrofit works to the highest quality standards, specification, budget and within agreed timescales. Ideally, the Project Managers will have demonstrable experience in a similar role undertaking retrofit & refurbishment works on high rise buildings, including façade replacement.

• Provide leadership and vision to promote the Fortem brand within our chosen market place
• Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management
• Lead and monitor project strategies to achieve the company’s sustainability objectives
• Identify and manage commercial risk
• Develop excellent relationships with client representatives, consultants, and other stakeholders
• Develop excellent relationships with the supply chain
• Recruit, train, develop, motivate and retain high quality Fortem staff to deliver high levels of service delivery
• Provide technical support and advice to the client and project team
• Ensure a robust strategy is in place for dealing with complaints and managing defects
• Support our commitment to sustainability
• Ensure robust strategy for delivering quality throughout project lifecycle with Zero defects as a target on handover

What You Will Need

Essential

• Experience of delivering large scale Construction projects, through subcontract /supply chain arrangements
• Experience of project managing multiple projects with experience in works to high rise / high risk buildings including external façade systems, roofing, fire remediation and fire protections systems, structural works, groundworks, concrete repairs, internal refurbishment etc.
• Extensive end to end project management experience gained in a similar environment
• Pre-construction and construction experience
• UK driving licence
• SMSTS & knowledge of safe systems of work
• Scaffold inspection
• Role Appropriate CSCS card
• First Aid at work certificate
• Temporary Works Coordinator
• Temporary Works Coordinator Cert

Desirable

• Experience of retrofit projects delivered to PAS2035 or similar standards ideally
• Social Housing experience
• Experience of working in live environments

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• £4,000 motor expenditure allowance or company car
• Salary sacrifice company car scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
• Company pension
• Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Other benefits including dental care, private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider discounts & more

Who We Are

We are part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002 Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our highly trained teams deliver a range of works including Retrofit, Capital Works and Repairs and Maintenance. Alongside our core functions, we have extensive experience in decarbonisation, specialising in making homes more energy-efficient and helping clients on their journey to become zero carbon. Our experience, commitment to best practice and exemplary quality, together with a genuine partnered approach, ensures we achieve excellent outcomes for our partners, clients and customers. We have an established track record of improving communities and creating better places for people to work and live. We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.