Senior Project Manager

Overview

Some see a blueprint. We see an adventure.

Challenges. Opportunities. Solutions. At Robertson, we see them our way. We’re bold enough to ask questions. Brave enough to look at things differently. Confident enough to be ourselves. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services business. And as Senior Project Manager, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things - for ourselves, for the built environment around us, and for a truly sustainable future.

Your new role

What you’ll do:

• Manage the Construction processes through contract award and into Construction Phase.
• Utilise Robertson Construction Group/Partnership Homes Group procedural systems in the manner defined and ensure communications protocols are followed.
• Create and promote an environment of professionalism in all project works.
• Employ previous sector experience to the benefit of the business.
• Maintain a strong customer focus.
• Take a partnering approach to working with all key stakeholders.
• Support the Managing Director to develop business and secure new work.
• Adapt effectively to varying environments, responsibilities, people and culture.
• Work with a team and work on several projects or tenders at a time.
• Maintain a business perspective that is reflected in all decisions and actions.
• Demonstrate a strong commercial awareness identifying opportunities and risks.
• Take a strategic view of issues alongside immediate operational requirements.
• Analyse relevant information and identify innovative and effective solutions to issues.
• Anticipate problems and modify plans accordingly.

What you’ll need:

• Professionally recognised qualifications: HNC/HND or SVQ Level 5.
• Construction/Operations Management experience with major contractor/developer.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to work as part of the Senior Management Team of Robertson Partnership Homes.
• Excellent Leadership Skills in order to drive Design and Construction process to completion.
• Commercial Awareness.
• Ability to programme using ASTA Power Project or equivalent.
• Participation in presentations and interviews as required.

Who we’re looking for:

People are at the heart of everything we do and achieve at Robertson. To fit right into the team, you’ll be committed to understanding the needs of our customers and show positive determination, working collaboratively towards our shared goals; get the best from teams and individuals, be confident in your decisions, and calm and quick to adjust to unexpected challenges; and help us make progress towards the best, most sustainable future, for ourselves and our communities.

What’s in it for me

Our Principles - The Robertson Way

Our principles are our roadmap to achieving positive outcomes and delivering on our purpose. They influence daily decisions around what we do and how we do things, creating an environment of growth, innovation and high performance.

• We listen: Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.
• We are professional: Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.
• We take responsibility: Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.
• We are determined to succeed: Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.
• We are one team: We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson.

For more information on our principles and culture, please visit: Robertson Culture.

Benefits of working with Robertson:

• 33 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time or FTC positions, increases with length of service).
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out etc.) with Hapi Rewards App.
• Annual Flu Vaccine.
• Access to E-Learning.