Senior Project Manager - Central London (Barbican)

The Company: Founded just under 10 years ago, they are a residential led consultancy focused on driving positive change in the development and construction industry.

As a business, and individuals, they believe in helping their clients deliver great and viable homes and places whilst also addressing bigger economic, societal, and environmental challenges.

They believe in being a positive part of the solution to the housing crisis rather than part of the problem.

The Role: Up to two positions available for experienced Project Managers to work for a thriving consultancy on large residential schemes within London and the south - offering expert and independent advice to investors, developers and construction companies.

Your role will report directly to an Associate Director or Director.

Service offerings include project management, cost management, strategic advisory and construction integration. The spectrum of propositions offered is developed and evolved through an understanding of the changing market needs.

Their projects cover a range of sectors including build to rent, later living, affordable housing, private for sale, student accommodation, hotels, strategic land, high rise, master planning and regeneration. Whilst they are residential led, projects tend to include mixed use with elements of amenities, commercial, retail and leisure.

Job Location: Central London (Barbican)                   

Head Count: 90+

Projects: Prime Residential, Large-Scale Build to Rent, Masterplans, Commercial & Hotels

Responsibilities for the Senior Project Manager:

• Management focused role with an emphasis on project delivery

• Depending on the project scale and scope you will either be the Project Lead for one or more projects or working closely with an Associate Director or Director to deliver positive outcomes for clients

• Take a leading delivery role on one or more projects, either as the Project Lead or in conjunction with an Associate Director or Director

• Managing or supporting the managing of Assistant Project Managers on your project(s)

• Develop a close relationship with the appropriate level representative for your clients and other professional team members, where relevant, such that they see you as critical to success of the project

• Work closely with Cost Managers (where relevant) to understand costs and achieve the best commercial outcomes for clients

• Understand the distinction between outcomes and outputs, taking strategic responsibility for client outcomes not just outputs

• Take pride in all tasks and ensure they are of the highest quality and accuracy with guidance from others as required

• Proactive development of the gaps in your knowledge of the project lifecycle to achieve technical excellence

• Be able to produce and maintain a project development programme with guidance from others

• Understand the critical success factors, for all work stages of the project lifecycle, and able to manage your role as part of these stages. This includes:

  • Site acquisition / due diligence

  • Brief and objective setting

  • Project controls and governance

  • Project leadership

  • Fees and appointment management

  • Town planning and Masterplanning

  • Design management and leadership

  • Risk and value management

  • Procurement

  • Programme and construction logistics

  • Employer’s Agent and Contract Administration

  • Quality management including mock-ups / prototypes

  • Completion and handover

• Continually develop your understanding of current industry challenges and opportunities such as modern methods of construction, environmental, social and governance agenda and pre-manufacture value

• Develop your powerful communication skills to be confident and clear in your communication both internally and externally, both written and verbal

• Understand business risk in relation to appointments, scope of services and fee cashflows identifying any issues for consideration with an Associate Director or Director

• Promote continued sharing with others in your peer group

• Assist with the production of fee proposals / bids

Requirements for the Senior Project Manager:

• Technically skilled in being able to carry out project management processes

• Aspiring to MRICS or another qualification in a relevant business discipline

• Ability to use full suite of Microsoft Office 365 software

• Passion for understanding the real estate and construction industry

• Passion for developing technical knowledge across the project work stages

• Passion for innovation in service and through technology

• Project leadership skills with regards to specific project tasks

• High quality and accurate outputs

• Focus on attention to detail and ability to multi-task

• Willingness to tackle challenges to solve problems

• Desire to develop Client and other project relationships

• Desire to develop your wider professional network

• Ability to understand and apply feedback on work performance

• Ability to take and know when to take initiative without guidance

The benefits included in this role are:

• Competitive basic salary (Negotiable DOE)

• Transparent career progression clearly displayed

• Flexible / remote working

• Professional development all supported / funded

• Flexible annual leave

Get in touch today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, Guy Dugdale – guy@prosper-consulting.org.uk