Project Manager – Heritage Masonry & Restoration

Overview:
Our client is seeking a commercially minded Project / Contracts Manager with specialist experience in Heritage Masonry and Restoration. They are looking for a professional who can manage all aspects of a project from award through to completion, ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Construction Phase

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Manage design aspects of bespoke masonry and fixings, participating in design workshops

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Raise and manage technical queries and requests for information (RFI)

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Produce and agree project programming and sequencing

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Maintain procurement and project delivery schedules, including material orders

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Undertake risk assessments and produce/issue RAMS

Construction Phase

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Oversee foremen and supervisors to ensure projects are completed on time and within internal budgets

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Identify new risks and changes to project scope; price smaller value variations (larger variations priced by QS)

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Undertake valuations of works to date and agree monthly payments with the Commercial Director

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Review quality on-site, ensure remedial actions where necessary, and produce QA documentation and O&M information

Consultancy Services

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Assist with design management and manage any CDPs

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Conduct condition surveys and investigations, producing reports detailing recommended scopes of work and technical advice

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Advise on material selection where NBS does not specify, recommend detailing, and provide samples ahead of works on-site

Commercial / Financial Management

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Participate in CVR meetings and produce information as required

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Set internal cost plans and project targets, recording changes as they occur

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Manage day-to-day commercial aspects in accordance with the contract

Skills and Experience Required:

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Proven experience in Heritage Masonry and Restoration projects

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Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and valuations

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Excellent project management skills, including programming, procurement, and resource management

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Strong technical knowledge of masonry construction, detailing, and fixings

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Experience in producing risk assessments, RAMS, and QA documentation

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Ability to conduct condition surveys and produce clear, professional reports

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Excellent communication skills for liaising with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams

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Early career experience as a stonemason would be advantageous

Qualifications:

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Relevant construction qualification or equivalent experience in heritage masonry/construction management

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IOSH, SMSTS, or equivalent health and safety certification preferred