Project Manager – M&E (L5Z1)

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an opportunity for Project Manager – M&E (L5Z1) on a 2 month contract with a possibility of an extension.

This position will be a total of 36 hours per week, with hours from 09:00am – 17:30pm.

Job Purpose:

The Capital Works Projects team are a dedicated division within Property Management, set up, to deliver all strategic, multi discipline, capital project works across the Camden property portfolio. Working closely with the Programme Manager, the project manager will deliver nominated works of vary scope and technically, to the value of approximately £4m – £10m per annum. The expectation is that the role will mobilise and deliver the appropriate planned works projects, making sure consultation, engagement, quality, relevant legislative compliance and commercial management processes are practically adhered to and recorded. The post holder will also be responsible for health and safety matters associated with the project(s) and for the seamless handover to clients and internal asset management team.

Job Specific Accountabilities:

• Must plan, allocate, obtain, organise and review a project/ service’s costs. Understanding the project requirements and always need and be able to deliver a seamless project delivery operation.
• Responsible for organising and motivating a project team, building and developing excellent professional relationships with management and the clients / end users.
• Developing and managing all project delivery business with project support services e.g. quantity surveyors, scoping surveyors and engagement leads
• Taking overall responsibility for the project delivery, delivering to agreed budgets relative to each project in conjunction with the commercial and finance support functions.
• Vetting and managing supply chain and appropriate direct labour force to deliver the required volume of work to meet budget.
• Compile monthly reports covering all aspects of projects and present reports at the management meetings.
• Administer the contract performance measures in line with contract documentation and / or set performance measures for schemes in conjunction with the programme manager
• Reviewing and continually improving project and safety performance.
• Managing project risks to deliver year on year cost, time and quality predictability.
• Ensuring processes are implemented to maintain or improve financial targets on each project
• Identify opportunities that improve the value of projects solutions.
• Management of the interface with the internal business partners (e.g. commercial, Finance, HR) at the required level.

Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience:

• Significant experience in construction project management and or project delivery.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, compliance and the implementation of CDM regulations
• Knowledge of leaseholder management, consultation and service charge arrangements
• Knowledge of procurement processes relevant to the delivery of construction activities and repairs and maintenance services
• Can demonstrate a commitment to service excellence and a track record in positive resident engagement
• Be familiar with the process of managing design and specialist team professionals.
• Implementation of project management and reporting processes.
• Has problem solving skills, can anticipate change and facilitate that change to meet the project requirements.
• PC literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project.
• A strategic thinker – understands all legislative requirements and changes in guidance that may impact on the project delivery
• The successful candidate will have a client focussed, professional and polished approach.
• A self-motivated person who can achieve targets that remains cool under pressure.
• Team player able to demonstrate this through previous positions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of leading stakeholder management processes
• Experience of managing schemes with resident in occupation

To get more information about this role and how to apply please contact Jordan.