Associate Project Manager

Associate Director of Project management/ Project Director (PM) - Cheltenham

Construction consultancy, £70-90k dependant on experience

Opportunity

Our clients are seeking a passionate and experienced Associate/ Director with a strong background in construction project management to join their growing team. This opportunity will suit an experienced individual who is looking to take ownership on project delivery, directly influence a project's success and who has a desire and ability to help further grow the business whilst working in a supportive team within the Cheltenham office.

The role will allow the individual independence to lead and manage exciting projects as well as the opportunity to work within a passionate and collaborative team focused on high quality projects. Experience of working in the construction industry, a good working knowledge of the project life-cycle – particularly for pre-construction project stages and the ability to bring pragmatism to decision making processes is highly valuable in this role.

What you need to do to be effective in this role

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Autonomy for project delivery of all project stages, supported by a multi discipline business

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Manage both internal and external consultant teams, maintaining open communication and a collaborative approach to project delivery

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Lead on project reporting and administrative tasks with a high degree of autonomy

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Develop and implement project procurement strategies

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Contract administration (various forms of contract)

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Project programming (MS Project)

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Develop and maintain project risk registers

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Manage and track project finances

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Project change control

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Develop and implement quality management processes.

The skills and experience you need to have for this role

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Previous experience within project management for a construction consultancy

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Experience delivering on a wide range of projects, with strong knowledge of the commercial build environment.

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An entrepreneurial spirit, combined with inquisitiveness, diligence and resilience

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Flexibility, reliability and a ‘can do’ attitude, Be a team player

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Construction related degree (or equivalent professional qualifications)

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Ideally chartered, chartership within RICS, APM or CIOB

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Good understanding of project delivery processes from RIBA 0-6

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In-depth experience of working within professional services in the construction industry is essential and you will evidence examples of your projects at interview.

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Experience within project management specifically will be a strong advantage.

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The ability to lead projects and teams, and to develop long-lasting client relationships, with autonomy

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The ability to: set up and drive new projects from inception - including the early stages strategizing and team building, to on-site delivery, completion and handover

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Exceptional communication skills and reporting, incorporating the use of MS Office

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Project and/or alternative scheduling software
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed