Property Project Manager

Overview

Due to the continued success and forecast growth of the Vertu Motors plc Group of Companies, we are looking to recruit a Property Project Manager to be based in Gatesheadto support our portfolio of dealerships nationwide.

As one of the largest Motor Retailers in the UK, Vertu Motors’ continued success is based on strong performance, growth, and leadership. Our Mission Statement is \”To deliver an outstanding customer motoring experience through honesty and trust\”; as such we don’t invite just anyone to become part of our team. We are looking for an experienced colleague with determination and commitment to take our business forward with passion, drive, and integrity.

Responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to deliver a range of exciting construction projects, refurbishments, and small works across our wide range of brands spanning over 190 dealerships. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a wide variety of construction projects right through from tender through to building handover and occupation. You will have a variety of experience of commercial property construction and a proven track record of successfully completing retail projects on time and within budget. Whilst based at our Gateshead centre, you will be expected to support our dealership network nationally so travel will be expected, as well as occasional overnight stays.

You will report directly to the Group Property Development Director and will be an integral part of the property team improving standards and ensuring that all projects are completed to comply with all relevant British Standards in a safe way.

We are looking for the successful candidate to be professional, capable of working on their own, highly motivated, and self-managed with excellent communication and team skills. We have a large portfolio of refurbishments and exciting small works projects around the country and you will play an instrumental role in managing the delivery of the final product to the highest of standards, controlled financially and in accordance with budget constraints.

You will have a construction background having Project Management, Quantity Surveying or Building Surveying with post graduate level experience with a high level of experience in Retail / Commercial properties and able to demonstrate a successful track record with a good understanding of the Built Environment. Membership of the RICS, CIOB or APM would be advantageous.

As well as the ability to work to deadlines and budgets being fundamental we are also looking for the following knowledge, skills and attributes:

• Project Management Skills
• Building Contract Knowledge
• Construction specification knowledge
• Contractor Negotiation Skills
• Health and Safety Awareness
• Strong Financial Understanding
• Strong Logic and Programme Capabilities
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Understanding of Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, or Architectural practices.

Experience with Asana Project management Software would be beneficial.

Benefits

If you are successful, you can look forward to a challenging role, good career progression, opportunity, and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice, including a competitive salary, company car, private medical insurance, share incentive plan, pension scheme and access to our reward platform. If you are interested in joining the most progressive team in the industry, please apply.

If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. Your role will include us verifying your recent employment, credit history and a criminal record check.

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