Project Manager

Client: My client are a well-established, debt free, profitable and privately owned London high end refurbishment specialist who since their establishment over 30 years ago have build up an excellent reputation in their respective market place. They pride themselves on the diversity of their client base and project portfolio with all of their work comprising strong elements of challenging structural modifications, cut and carve, basement excavation, façade retention, refurbishment and restorations in the heart of London across the pride residential, museum, gallery, listed building, heritage, private education and private healthcare sectors. They have amassed a turnover of circa £40m with their typical projects valued between £3m - £15m in contract value. 2020 and the start of 2021 has been a challenging time for the construction industry, however my client are one of the success stories. Utilising their industry connections and well established relationships to bolster their order book for this year. They pride themselves on delivering all their projects to the highest possible standards and building long term relationships with everyone they work with, which means a large proportion of their work is repeat business of by recommendation. They have built up very close relationships with their supply chain who they offer prompt payment terms to help their cash flow during these challenging times. Last year was a time of reflection for the two owners and after careful consideration, business and succession planning they are setting the wheels in motion for the development and evolution of their business. They are each planning to respectively step to one side allowing for the talented tier of directors beneath them to take over the reigns and drive the business forward as the London construction industry recovers. One of these individuals is someone I know personally very well and have successfully worked with for the last 4 years. As part of their succession plan, one of the directors has created a partnership with a well known and reputable university and created a systemised and methodical graduate development programme. Across the board this contractor pride themselves on offering everyone in the business the opportunity to further themselves, with additional qualifications and bespoke progression paths with realistic and measurable targets to achieve personal success. This means they have managed to maintain their ‘family feel’ during their growth and having a subsequent low churn rate of staff. Role: Project Manager Salary: Negotiable depending on experience Package: Travel expenses + car allowance + pension + healthcare Project: Prime refurbishment/ restoration Contract value: Circa £4m Location: Wed End of London Sector experience: Cut and carve, heavy refurbishment, prime fit out, high end residential, commercial, museums/ galleries, heritage My client are looking to bring on board a candidate who has experience working on challenging cut and carve refurbishments and high end internal fit outs. They are flexible on the level of experience the successful candidate would have gained however the minimum expectation is that they have delivered projects as the lead manager on site. This role is for a ‘no1’ on site, however this candidate can be a talented site manager/ assistant project manager who has delivering their own projects before and is ready to take the step up. The successful candidate will be based on one of their flagship projects on a prominent and well known listed building in the heart of London. This project consists of strip out/ light demolition and super prime refurbishment/ restoration. This is a very sensitive project and client with more information available upon application. This business prides themselves on developing and training their staff into the next tiers of management with a prime example being one if the director of the division, who initially started with the business as a site manager and has progress into project management, contracts management and is now a director. The successful candidate will be supported on site by an established and experience senior site manager with additional surveying and design support whilst reporting to a visiting director. This is an excellent chance to be part of a growing business with the opportunity to deliver a variety of stimulating and challenging projects in London. Personal skills: My client are specifically looking for individuals who are looking to join a progressive business where they will be given the opportunity to grow and develop their career. The successful candidate must be ambitious, driven and enthusiastic, they will form a fundamental part of the business moving forward. Requirements: * The successful candidate must have a background of continuous permanent employment and have delivered projects of a similar nature. * Construction relation degree/ professional qualification. Key Skills: * Time management and organisation skills * Good work ethic * Decisiveness * Clear and strong communication skills * Personable and approachable * Enjoy working as part of a team * Ability to meet to deadlines * Good attention to detail * Accountability * Desire to progress and develop career