Project Manager

MMP Consultancy are seeking a Project Manager with a South London organisation, the role will pay circa 400 per day LTD.

About the role

Title: Project Manager (Voids)
Rate: 400 day (Inside IR35) neg.
Client: Local Authority
Location: South London
Contract: 9 months min.
Hybrid: 4 days per week (1-2 days on site, 1 day in office)
Attendance of weekly and monthly meetings, in person.

Key Duties:

• A dynamic and skilled Major Works Project Manager to oversee and deliver construction projects.
• Managing the voids programme, interim use programmes, and bespoke projects to facilitate the estate renewal programme on the estate ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of both quality and safety as directed by the Strategic Lead.
• Assist in resolving defects or latent defects arising on projects.
• Assist/lead on other workstreams that may arise during the course of the commission that will support the team in delivering its core objectives.
• Project management - lead and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial accountability is maintained at all times.
• Manage a team of internal and external specialist, technical and professional consultants including legal, procurement, planning, clerk of works and quality inspectors throughout the lifecycle of each project.

Key Skills:

Project management - evaluate effectiveness of contracts and consultants used and make recommendations or changes as required.
Procurement - Use of tendering, framework and partnering contracts, framework consultants and full OJEU (where applicable) procedures and to lead groups to achieve efficiency and cost improvements.
Contract management - oversee contracts and procurement processes, ensuring all works are delivered in line with agreed terms and conditions. Manage Quality Control issues in consultation with sub consultants and make appropriate recommendations for change.
Budget control - develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions and financial accountability.
Budget control - ensure internal and external funding sources for projects are identified and manage the project budget and other financial resources associated with the project.
Internal and external stakeholder engagement - liaise with residents, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and successful project outcomes. Lead/attend meetings with stakeholders as appropriate, preparing briefing notes, presentations or reports as appropriate.
Health and Safety - oversee health & safety compliance on all projects, implementing best practice and risk management strategies.
Reporting - provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project progress, risks, and performance.

Experience / Qualifications:

* Extensive knowledge of the repairs industry within social housing.
* Building background with a suitable qualification or demonstrated experience.
* Communication skills that will enable consistent and quality communication between staff, contractors and potentially residents.
* Strong organisational skills to ensure that appointments are met, orders are raised, and work is scheduled efficiently.
* IT knowledge and experience, with demonstrated background in raising orders, checking repair order histories and basic skills in Microsoft packages.
* Use of appraisal system desirable.

If you are interested, please send over up to date CV. Further information will be provided once applied.