At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting construction projects from start to finish while ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Join a dynamic property management and construction firm on the beautiful Isle of Wight.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Permanent position with a collaborative team and potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the construction industry while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management or surveying with a focus on safety and compliance.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Industry: Property Management/ Construction
Location: Isle of Wight
Hours: 39 hours per week (8am - 5pm, Mon- Thu, 8am - 1pm Fri. occasional Saturday morning working may be required with time off in lieu)
Days: Monday - Friday (occasional Saturday morning working may be required with time off in lieu)
Duration: Permanent
Duties:
- Lead complex construction, refurbishment, maintenance and compliance projects from feasibility and briefing through procurement, delivery, handover and close-out.
- Act as the principal client contact, coordinating consultants, contractors, internal teams and other stakeholders to maintain momentum, accountability and clear decision-making.
- Prepare and manage project programmes, budgets, risk registers, scopes, specifications, tender information, progress reports and governance records.
- Undertake specialist building inspections, condition surveys, defect investigations and compliance reviews across residential, commercial, public and community assets.
- Identify fire safety, health and safety, building fabric, mechanical, electrical and operational risks, setting out clear priorities and practical remedial actions.
- Provide competent safety management input to project teams, including review of risk assessments and method statements, permit arrangements, contractor controls and safe systems of work.
- Advise clients and design teams on fire safety strategy, passive fire protection, compartmentation, fire doors, means of escape and the coordination of safety requirements within design and delivery.
- Support duties arising from the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, the Building Safety Act and other relevant property, construction and fire safety requirements.
- Oversee planned and reactive works, lifecycle priorities and compliance programmes, using survey and asset information to support investment decisions.
Experience:
- Substantial experience in senior project management, surveying, building safety, facilities management, construction management or a closely related technical discipline.
- A strong record of taking projects from initial investigation and option development through delivery, commissioning and completion.
- Practical knowledge of construction technology, building services, defects, maintenance, compliance and risk management.
- Confidence undertaking site inspections, reviewing technical information and converting findings into clear, prioritised and proportionate recommendations.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing contractors within live, occupied or operational environments.
- Sound understanding of project governance, quality assurance, commercial awareness, programme control and stakeholder reporting.
- Excellent written communication, professional judgement and the ability to explain complex safety or technical issues in plain language.
- A collaborative, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge constructively where safety, quality or compliance may be compromised.
- A relevant professional qualification, technical accreditation or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Salary: £48 - 50,000 per annum
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Senior Project Manager/Specialist Surveyor in Newport employer: W P RECRUITMENT HR LTD
Join a leading property management and construction firm on the picturesque Isle of Wight, where we prioritise employee well-being and professional growth. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and accountability, offering you the chance to lead impactful projects while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule. With competitive salaries and opportunities for continuous development, we are committed to supporting your career journey in a vibrant and supportive environment.
