Architectural / Construction Project Manager

London I £45,000.00 - £54,000.00 Annual I Full Time

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Architectural / Construction Project Manager

People2people are recruiting for an experienced Architectural / Construction Project Manager to join a highly reputable business.

As a busy, architectural practice, this role will suit someone who is personable, self-sufficient and experienced working on High End Residential projects. The successful individual will need to be comfortable working with contractors, clients and suppliers. Working to their own initiative with the ability to prioritise schedules across all aspects of residential building work. You will be an efficient problem solver with strong communication skills and an ability to work under pressure and to complex, multi layered deadlines.

You will be joining a close-knit, sociable team who are all genuinely passionate about the industry they work in.

Please note - It is essential for this role, that you have strong experience from the Architectural / Construction industry. Other sectors will be discounted due to the requirements of the role.

Essential Skills

Excellent diary management and personal organisational skills
General understanding of the design and construction process
Previous experience within the construction is ESSENTIAL
Previously worked in a client facing role that requires very good personable skills and the ability to deal with multiple clients across projects to find positive solutions in all areas.
You will be experienced at using Office and Microsoft Project or similar

Responsibilities

To oversee all projects from concept to completion, reporting into the owner of the business
Develop and maintain project schedules and ensure everything is recorded using this tools example; Ensure latest information, drawing revisions, status of delivery of long lead items, client supplied kitchen equipment, bathroom equipment and tiles etc)
Be the point of contact for customers, in-house teams and subcontractors on site
Conduct weekly meetings to update the team on progress and action points required
Provide timely support to customers, making sure to stay up to date with everything required to finish the project (ordering finishes, providing quotations etc).
Deal with contractors and suppliers to problem solve anything that could delay the project
Monitor expenditure and report updates to the accounts team
Liaise with the local authorities as appropriate
Maintain a constant high level of communication to all parties involved
Creation of the Program of works for each project. Running timelines with Sub contractors to fulfil completion. Reporting back weekly of changes or issues.
Creation of Schedule of works for each project. Detailing a list of works in line-item format packaged into a tender document that can be given to contractors to provide quotations
Manage tender process from introducing clients with approved contractors, circulate tender documents, collate quotations and present to client
Ensuring the latest drawings and schedules are onsite for the construction team.
Onsite meetings with the construction team to discuss any issues to be raised with the client
Document Control: Receiving/sending, filing, and organising all information incoming and outgoing to each project. Including updating drawing issue registers.
Scheduling finishes orders and secondary suppliers to fit in with the construction schedule
Scheduling FFE (sanitaryware, electrical second fix, white goods, ironmongery)
End of project certification such as Building Control Approval, Gas safety, Electric and Fensa Certification.
Creation of O & M package for each project.

Procurement

Managing and purchasing client orders and deliveries for the above
Arrange and Place Orders for Building Control, Asbestos Testing, End of Build Cleaner and any other special requirements that may surface.
Introduce our preferred suppliers to clients for various elements in the build that the client is required to supply.
Co-ordinate with the client for any ‘special’ items chosen by client and ordering on the client’s behalf where necessary to be beneficial to the client.
Managing and purchasing client orders and deliveries for the above.
Change order management as well as keeping the budget and program up to date with changes.
Expedite delivery of above purchases and inspect on arrival at site.
Forward all purchase orders to the Finance Department for payment to be made.

HSE

Overseeing the creation of F10 requirements on each project.
Booking in asbestos tests pre construction phase.
Maintain relevant documentation and signage required in the office and on sites.
Liaise with Site Manager to adherence of HSE requirements.

Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.