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Project Manager

Job Description

OVERVIEW

A brand-new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, enthusiastic, and self-motivated individual based in Birmingham, seeking to advance their career as a Project Manager within the construction consultancy sector.

Note: Assistant Project Managers in Birmingham aiming for career progression are also encouraged to apply for this Project Manager role.

CLIENT

Based in Birmingham, our esteemed and well-established client offers national coverage, delivering Quantity Surveying and Project Management construction services from scheme inception through to completion.

Renowned for fostering long-lasting relationships with reputable brands and industry leaders, our client boasts decades of experience in delivering quality-driven projects across the hospitality, leisure, industrial, residential, commercial, and refurbishment sectors.

ROLE

As a construction Project Manager in Birmingham, you will take a hands-on approach to deliver engaging projects throughout the entire project lifecycle, from inception to completion, ensuring all projects are delivered within budget, on time, and meet the client's requirements.

Additionally, you will benefit from a collaborative working environment, sharing resources and expertise with neighbouring regions and offices. This approach promotes a varied workload, working with highly reputable clients, brands, and sector leaders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Project Manager, your duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing construction projects (depending on size and complexity) from inception to completion, with full support from Senior Management.
• Ensuring all projects are delivered within budget, on time, and to the client's requirements, including regular site visits and inspections.
• Efficiently managing multi-disciplined project teams, including architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors, in a collaborative manner.
• Developing project management strategies, including planning, programming, and scheduling, to monitor project progress.
• Identifying and mitigating risks and challenges, creating and implementing contingency plans as necessary.
• Monitoring project budgets and tracking expenditures using cost control measures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintaining and building relationships with clients, stakeholders, project teams, and the supply chain to provide exceptional service.
• Ensuring compliance with construction health and safety regulations, relevant legal and industry standards, and contractual agreements.

PERSON

The ideal Project Manager candidate will demonstrate:

• A construction-related degree (or equivalent).
• A proven track record as a Project Manager in a consultancy, client-side, or hospitality-focused environment, with ideally a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• A strong understanding of standard construction project management processes and documentation across all RIBA stages.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop, build and maintain strong relationships.
• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience with JCT and/or NEC Contracts.

REMUNERATION

As a Project Manager within a Birmingham-based consultancy, you will be rewarded with a highly competitive package in recognition of your hard work and dedication.

Our client will offer the Project Manager:

• A competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £50,000 (negotiable, depending on experience).
• Pension contributions.
• Car allowance + mileage reimbursement.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Personal and professional development plans.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Professional training and development opportunities.
• Laptop and mobile phone.
• Regular social events.
• An employee-focused and relaxed working environment.
• A clear career path and progression in construction

Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment and service the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough and Northern Home Counties regions.