My clienthave an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor. The successful candidatewill join an established multi-disciplinary consultancy but be part of theirnew and growing Manchester based office. The successful individual must have extensive experience in the new building social housing sector working and demonstrate a strong track record of delivery in the Northwest Residential sector.
This is an excllent opportunity for someone from this background to take on a leadership role working Directly alongside one of the Partners in the business. You will act as a Project Leader in the Manchester region.
Project Responsibilities:
- Prepare budget estimates, cost planning, and manage tendering procedures.
- Formulate briefs, fee proposals, and present schemes or services.
- Prepare tender documents, assess and negotiate tenders.
- Manage interim payments, final cost assessments, and contract variations.
- Attend project meetings, take minutes, and manage day-to-day project execution
- Develop and manage project schedules using Microsoft Project.
- Liaise with clients, present schemes, and manage project delivery.
- Act as Contract Administrator/Employer's Agent on various building project.
- Conduct site visits, issue inspection reports, and prepare feasibility studies.
- Design and present project proposals, including cost estimates.
- Obtain necessary statutory approvals (Planning, Building Control).
- Prepare specifications, schedules, and tender documents.
- Oversee contract administration, ensure compliance, and prepare maintenance manuals.
- Delegate tasks while maintaining overall responsibility for achievement
- Project Team Leadership responsibilities
- Undertake all duties in accordance with Practice procedures.
- Be responsible for other members of staff, co-ordinating their workload and ensuring their tasks and duties are carried out in accordance with Practice procedures.
Candidate Specification:
- Minimum 5 years post-qualification (BSc (Hons) degree or similar in Quantity surveying/ Project Management) experience and/or breadth of knowledge and competence commensurate with this position
- MRICS or Associate membership of RICS or equivalent recognised qualification.
Benefits include:
- Flexible working hours (choice of start and finish times based around a 7.25 hour working day, core hours between 10am-4.15pm)
- Hybrid working
- Medicash health plan
- Life assurance cover (four times annual salary) for all colleagues.
- In-house mental health first aiders