Project Manager, Leicester

Project Manager Our Opportunity Are you a Graduate Project Manager or Project Manager looking to take the next important step in your career? Do you want to work on an exciting range of projects alongside a supportive and collaborative team? If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you! We are Pick Everard, delivering better together for over 160 years. We deliver exceptional places for people across sectors including commercial, retail, residential, defence and more. Client focus is our strength, and culture is our passion. We are proud to work with prestigious clients on a range of projects across the built environment, helping to create a sustainable future for all. As part of our ambitious growth strategy, we are looking to appoint a Project Manager to be based in either our Leicester or Nottingham office. Joining a supportive network as part of a national team, you can expect to receive valuable training, guidance and genuine scope for career development. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our dynamic water team, an area we are eager to expand quickly. Your initial focus will be on impactful water projects that will contribute to our growth and success. Your core duties will include: Supporting to agree the client’s brief from inception in conjunction with any other consultants appointed, and arranging for the appointment of other consultants as necessary Co-ordinating, managing and communicating with the client, project stakeholders and other consultants appointed to meet requirements of the project Preparation of programmes and undertaking programme management Undertaking change management, co-ordinating the design process, overseeing and managing the control of the project both pre- and post-contract including financial expenditure throughout all RIBA stages. Preparing and issuing reports, including but not limited to preparation of Project Execution Plans (PEP), Strategy Reports, Risk Registers, Progress Reports etc. Helping to support new business opportunities including leading and participating in the preparation and presentation of bids Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at PickEverard – Pick Everard About You You will be committed to enhancing our positive working culture, by having a compassionate attitude and always treating others with respect. In order to be considered for this role, you must: Have experience in a similar role in the construction environment Have achieved HNC, HND or a construction related degree Extensive NEC4 experience drafting and administering both ECC and PSC contracts and supporting documents. Experience working with in the water sector Have a comprehensive knowledge of building technology and construction principles Have excellent communication, client facing, and presentation skills. In order to stand out from the crowd, it is desirable for you: NEC4 PM accreditation Are a member of a construction related professional body, such as RICS, CIOB, CIBSE. To be undertaking regular CPD activities. To be Chartered or working towards Chartership About Us Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 650+ work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better. We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues. We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career. What we offer Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect: Agile working 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan Professional subscriptions Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme Stakeholder pension As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey. We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted. #LI-Hybrid