Project Manager – PBSA in Manchester

2 years minimum experience as a Consultancy side Project Manager or PBSA Project Manager.

Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours Monday to Friday).

Based at Head Office, 1 Oakwood Square, Cheadle Royal Business Park, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 3SB.

Salary - £40,000-£45,000 (DOE) plus 10% car allowance.

Reporting to the Director of Project Management.

About us: Mansion Property Management Limited specialises in the acquisition, development, refurbishment, and operation/management of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). We pride ourselves on delivering a first-class service in all the areas we touch upon. On a trajectory of growth, acquiring more properties, it is an exciting time to join Mansion and be a part of our success story.

About the role: The key purpose of this role is to support the project team through pre-acquisition due diligence, and in the delivery of the projects with briefing, specification and procurement, contract documentation management and management of external consultants across multiple purpose-built student accommodation sites undergoing refurbishment.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Working within the Project Management Team on the management of capital refurbishment and extension projects ranging in value from £1m to £15m.
• Assist with the development of specifications both on a project-by-project basis and on a Group basis.
• Manage project budgets and control of capex & fees from site identification through to completion.
• Assist with the pre-acquisition technical and property due diligence, including identifying remedial cost requirements, arranging and managing all necessary surveys and reporting requirements.
• Assist in the Procurement of surveyors’ reports and manage related reports and cost plans to obtain funding approvals, including commercial negotiation of content.
• Develop and manage supply chain members, principal contractors, subcontractors, and consultants to achieve set time, cost and quality objectives.
• Assist with the main contract tendering processes, contract inclusions, procurement methodology, contract administration and building contract content, including advanced commercial procurement routes.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to provide appropriate reports, ensuring milestone feedback and meeting overall KPI objectives.

Academic & Professional Qualifications:

• Project Management Member of RICS or other related institutions, preferable.

Job-specific Qualifications:

• A relevant qualification (HNC/HND, BSc or MSc) in Project Management, Building Surveying, Construction Management.
• Project & Construction Management Measurement & Specification.
• Tendering and Contract Administration.

Experience:

• 2 years min experience as a Consultancy side Project Manager or PBSA Project Manager.
• Working with in-house and external stakeholder teams.
• Project Management from “cradle to grave”, preferably with residential properties and refurb works.
• Delivering to demanding cost and programme requirements on multiple schemes.
• Fast-track project delivery.

Skills:

• A commercial awareness of JCT building contracts, contract administration and claims.
• An understanding of building technology and construction processes.
• A strong understanding of relevant health and safety legislation, including the CDM regulations.

Attributes/ Personal Characteristics:

• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Positive and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Ability to set priorities, plan work programs, meet deadlines and manage time effectively.

What’s on offer?

• Salary: £40,000-£45,000 (DOE) + 10% car allowance.
• 26 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays.
• Private healthcare, pension, life assurance and group income protection scheme.
• Hybrid working (3 days minimum at our head office).
• Company social events.
• Free on-site parking at head office (business park).