Project Manager -New Build in Norfolk

Reporting to the Project Director, this is a New Build School Project. The ideal candidate must be a graduate and have a recognised qualification in project management, e.g. Prince2, APM, PMP certification, City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3 or higher in a relevant FM, construction or engineering discipline, IOSH or NEBOSH certificate, and membership of (or willingness to work towards) Full Membership of the APM. Additional qualifications include CITB SMSTS, CSCS black card holder, CMI Level 5 in management & leadership, and training in CDM2015 and Building Safety Act regulations.

The candidate should possess strong moral and personal integrity, be a proficient communicator, motivator, and influencer, and have a high level of organisational ability. They must demonstrate accountability and responsibility for their own and their team’s actions, with a commitment to safe practices and methods of working. The candidate must be willing to undertake company standard internal training workshops and support organisation project management improvement activities.

Demonstrable project management experience within the FM, M&E, construction, or engineering sector is required, along with a thorough understanding and practical evidence of implementing H&S, CDM guidelines, RIBA, design liability, the tender process, contractor selection and control. A working knowledge of HSE documentation, requirements and application of legislation, Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP), British Standards and industry best practice is essential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering individual or multiple building services related to minor new works within allocated budgets and defined programmes.
• Accountability for all phases of the project delivery cycle, aligned to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Plan of Work including defining, designing, planning, budgeting/financial, delivery, commissioning and handover.
• Preparing project specifications and co-ordinating design briefs in consultation with the client, colleagues and specialist consultants/advisors as required.
• Producing commissioning, handover and asset change schedules for witnessing by the client, as required.
• Agreeing the appointment of specialist consultants/advisors/contractors with the account management team.
• Managing project quotation submissions to the client and associated approvals/purchase orders, including all relevant planning, Building Safety Act and environmental consents.
• Tendering project works in accordance with Procurement Policy and standards/processes.
• Preparing and refining budget costs and maintaining ongoing budgetary control, including delivery of routine financial reporting requirements.
• Developing, managing and routinely reporting against a project delivery plan, including critical paths and float as required.
• Maintaining close working and reporting relationships with the client and other project stakeholders to manage expectations, solve problems and respond to emerging requirements/variations.
• Scheduling and attending regular pre, build and post-build meetings with the client, UK colleagues and specialist consultants/advisors (as required), focusing on project assurance (Project Safety Inspections and Site Audits), Quality Hold Points, delivery timescales, risks and cost management.
• Ensuring all works are managed in accordance with standard operating procedures and Health and Safety regulations, including supply chain partner management, site access control and permit to work management.
• Ensuring RAMS are produced and submitted for review to determine suitability and sufficiency whether work is outsourced to a supply chain partner or delivered by an in-house team.
• Liaising with the support administrators regarding organising any out of hours or weekend working including the control of supply chain partners, ensuring both site security and the client are aware of any out of hours works.