Job Description
Project Manager - Client Side
6-month contract
£315-£350 a day, Umbrella
Newham
Overall Purpose of a Project Manager:
* Project management of the post contract delivery of the Council's house building programme; to deliver additional supply of council housing in the borough through regeneration, redevelopment and construction of new-build projects in the Affordable Homes for Newham Programme.
* To realise the Council's development aspirations through the successful delivery of a range of development contracts. Act as the lead representative and key project manager of each contract ensuring a quality product is provided for the Council's residents. Ensure the Council's requirements are met and the interests of the Council are protected with regard to, but not limited to; contractual compliance, programme management, legal requirements, building control, charging, audit, health and safety, and quality.
Experience & Qualifications:
* An appropriate degree level qualification
* Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors membership or equivalent recognised institutional body is desirable but not essential.
* Significant knowledge and understanding of the residential construction process and managing residential construction projects which include affordable housing.
* Experience of commissioning, instructing and client managing a range of professional consultancy service.
* A high degree of commercial awareness and an ability to critique financial appraisals, manage costs