Project Manager

Bristol, Somerset
Michael Page Property and Construction

This role is for a proactive and skilled Project Manager who can effectively oversee office fit projects from inception to completion. The successful candidate will liaise with stakeholders, manage project teams, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Client Details

Leading global real estate services and investment firm, providing a comprehensive range of services to clients worldwide. With its extensive expertise, industry-leading technology, and commitment to excellence and sustainability. They are a trusted partner for real estate owners, investors, and occupiers seeking to achieve their business objectives and maximise the value of their assets.The beauty of this role is because of the footprint of this global powerhouse the pipeline and quality of projects are second to none. If office for out is your thing or its a sector you want to move into, there is no better client to join.

Description

1. Project Planning and Strategy: Develop comprehensive project plans, including budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and procurement strategies, aligning with client objectives and RICS standards.
2. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with clients, architects, designers, contractors, and other stakeholders to establish project requirements, manage expectations, and foster effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Design Coordination: Work closely with design teams to review and approve office fit out designs, ensuring compliance with RICS regulations, building codes, and industry best practices.
4. Procurement and Contract Management: Lead the procurement process, from vendor selection and contract negotiation to procurement strategy implementation, ensuring value for money and adherence to RICS guidelines.
5. Construction Oversight: Provide on-site supervision and coordination of construction activities, monitoring progress, quality, and safety compliance, and addressing any issues or deviations promptly.
6. Cost Control and Budget Management: Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and cash flow, identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing effective cost control measures in line with RICS standards.
7. Schedule Management: Develop and maintain project schedules, tracking critical path activities, milestones, and dependencies to ensure timely project completion and alignment with client expectations.
8. Risk Management: Identify project risks, assess their potential impact, and develop risk mitigation strategies to minimise disruptions and ensure project success in accordance with RICS guidelines.
9. Quality Assurance: Implement robust quality assurance processes to ensure that office fit out works meet or exceed RICS standards, client specifications, and industry best practices.
10. Handover and Closure: Facilitate the smooth handover of completed projects to clients, ensuring all contractual obligations are met, and necessary documentation is provided in accordance with RICS requirements.

Profile

Ideally a office fit our background or have done it in the past, HOWEVER if you are a RICS qualified PM and this is a sector you would like to transfer into. They will will happily have a chat.

• RICS accreditation OR APC well underway
• Proven experience in project management, with a focus on office fit out projects.
• Strong knowledge of RICS standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, RICS QS and Construction).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Job Offer

• Salary – 50-80k ( Large range because they will look newly qualified to AD )
• Car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Excellent career progression prospects within the company – This point is key for me with this client. Great opportunity to progress quickly.