Project Manager
Freelance
£350 per day
Central London
Our Client is a leading office interiors company based in the City of London, with a dual focus on both traditional construction and design and build.
They are currently looking for talented and ambitious project managers to join their traditional arm, securing and delivering projects as part of the delivery team.
This opportunity has been created to manage the entire project process from pre-start activities, through design, procurement, and construction phases, to practical completion and finalisation of the defects period.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
To actively manage commercial fit out projects
To correctly interpret the requirements of the client and the professional team
To be pro-active in assisting the client and the professional team in the event of change requirements
To maintain high levels of quality supervision
To complete the project within the client’s budget
To complete the project on time or earlier
To exceed the expectations of the client and the professional team
To complete the project defect free
To minimise the risks both contractually and financially.
To ensure all construction work is undertaken safely and that all Health & Safety duties and documentation required by law are fully completed.
To ensure each project is set up with a professional supply chain managed by a competent Construction Manager, and to continually review their performance.
Ensure the highest quality of workmanship is achieved by all trades.
Chair site meetings and monitor subsequent action plans.
Resource the site adequately with regard to labour, equipment and materials.
Implement the company’s Health & Safety Policy and ensure all statutory regulations are complied with and that all personnel receive adequate training.
Programme and organise the works assessing critical path activities to complete the whole project on time and to prioritise extra works to maintain a consistent level of service.
Have responsibility for negotiating and placing orders for sub-contractors and suppliers in conjunction with the commercial team, and at the same time achieve the most competitive price, quality of service and programme.
Prepare and present cost value comparisons to show actual expenditure against budget and contribution levels.
Prepare and agree valuations of work at the intervals stated within the contract and ensure that client payment is made on time in order to achieve good cash flow.
Prepare and agree final accounts.
Follow procedures with regard to site files, contract files and the forms used therein.
Ensure that your personal organisation is at a level to ensure that responsibilities and duties are carried out in a professional and organised manner.
Provide pre-construction input and assistance in securing construction contracts through production of programmes and method statements when requested.
Skills and experience required:
A proven track record of delivering fit-out projects safely, on time and on budget
A team player who takes accountability and seeks continuous improvement
Excellent verbal and written communication
Deep knowledge of both building fabric and technical services
Experience with Asta Powerproject and Aconex, or similar packages
H&S – minimum requirement of SMSTS
High level of commercial acumen
Excellent client facing and account management skills
Attention to detail; a process-driven approach with good time management and ability to meet deadlines
A confident, knowledgeable, and articulate personality
A leader with the ability to develop and mentor other members of the team
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Ricky Bartle
is the consultant managing this role
A background of 6 years in Civil Engineering recruitment, the move to Granite is a natural progression through the construction sector. Ricky leads the Business Critical offering here at Granite, specialising across Pre-Construction & Operations Delivery teams on a freelance basis. Ricky assists clients in handling any recruitment needs that are urgent or ‘Business Critical’.
