Trainee Project Manager
Time 4 Recruitment have an opportunity for a Permanent Trainee Project Manager in Kew Gardens working for a well-established, main contractor in the UK. Our client specialises in key construction projects including new build and refurbishments of hotel and leisure, commercial, industrial, health and education.
As a Trainee Project Manager you will manage site covering all activities of the site team, labour and sub-contractors to achieve successful completion in line with the set time frame and Company and Customer expectations, you will be required to provide a full handover each more to day site manager.
As Trainee Project Manager Your main focus will be to develop and maintain good working relationships with customers and other third parties in the best interests of the business during your nighttime shifts
Reporting to the Contracts Director, as Project Manager you be responsible for the coordination of all project disciplines in conjunction with the Site Manager, managing the design and ultimately delivering a high-quality job on programme.
We are looking for a Trainee Project Manager with RC Frame background and to start ASAP on a long term contract. This project is an RC frame, multi story luxury apartment retirement complex – The project has just started and due to run for the next two years
This role will suit an ambitious Site Manager ready to take the next step up !!!
Main Responsibilities:
• Provide a strategic link between the design department, commercial team and site.
• Produce accurate, consistent and professional records, reports and general information.
• Act as the main interface with the client and government officials.
• Ensure all processes are being adhered to on a project-by-project basis.
• Survey sites to mitigate problems and check viability of design.
• Ensure the product meets customer expectation in relation to build and finish.
• Manage and coordinate sub-contract and direct labour workforces.
• Provide labour costing for various projects to determine feasibility and profitability.
• Customer relationship management to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Supervise and coach staff as and when development is required.
• Produce reports on job progress and remedials
• Any other duties as required by management.
Education / Experience:
• A Degree / HND in a construction related discipline would be desirable however not essential.
• Previous experience of running £20M+ projects working for a main contractor.
• Commercially aware with extensive knowledge of all disciplines involved in the construction process including design coordination, quantity surveying and procurement.
• A planned and proven career path in a Construction Management.
• Proven ability of working on several projects simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety and other regulatory matters.
• Excellent analytical and decision making skills.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
• IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Flexibility with regards to site location within the UK & Ireland.
• Candidates should have the appropriate work permit or the right to work in the UK
• SMSTS
Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Permanent
• Training and Progression
• Starting ASAP
• Location – Kew Gardens