Project Manager - MBS

Overview

Project Manager - MBS

Department: MBS - Manchester

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Manchester - McBains, 4th floor, 1 St James Square, M2 6DN

McBains has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Management professional to join our vibrant Manchester based Project Management team.

Ideally, the candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years’ experience, be self-motivated and confident in a client facing role managing multiple projects and clients within government, bluelight and defence sectors.

Extensive pre- and post-contract experience is required, as well as knowledge and experience of working with local authorities and healthcare Trusts. Some UK travel may be required as part of this role.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in the mentoring of colleagues, work with graduates and trainees, and contribute to our established APC training programme.

• Day-to-day delivery of projects
• Positively engaging with Clients and developing, growing and maintaining Client relationships.
• Developing the project management strategy and delivery
• Establishing effective processes and systems to be utilised throughout the project
• Producing cost plans, feasibilities and optioneering
• Change Management assessment, tracking and reporting
• Manage Risk processes and Value Management
• Work with supply chain and implement effective procurement
• Liaising with the client, contractors, and designers
• Managing sub-consultants and Construction Managers
• Attending and chairing meetings

• 3+ years’ experience
• Excellent verbal, numerical and report/proposal writing skills
• Excellent people skills and communicator, both with client teams and team based
• Commercially astute with good negotiation skills
• Flexible and can work to deadlines
• Ability to successfully manage and prioritise multiple projects and different stages of delivery
• Be conversant in large project delivery (up to £100m)
• JCT and NEC experience
• BTR experience
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary organisation
• Assisting in the development of new business opportunities with existing and new clients.
• Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities
• Microsoft office proficiency

• Business as a force for good:
  We are a unique social enterprise, with all our profits contributing directly to environmental and social initiatives.
• Net Zero by 2050:
  We are committed to net zero and building a sustainable future.
• Charity Community Day:
  All our colleagues are encouraged to take a day off work once a year to make a meaningful impact in the community.
• Sustainability Panel:
  McBains employees have the option of joining our sustainability panel to be the voice for change in our sustainability initiatives.
• Give as You Earn:
  Empowering our team to back charities and causes they believe in.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme – We operate an EV scheme which allows you to be part of the climate change solution, one drive at a time.
• Brewgooder beers:
  Enjoy beers with a cause at our monthly team drinks – each sip helps to fund clean water projects!

• Annual Performance Development Reviews:
  We're as invested in your career growth and success as you are with annual reviews to reward and refocus.
• Employee Assistance Program:
  Anonymous on demand support for mental health, advice and coaching needs
• "The Better Way" Award & Recognition:
  Our monthly award to recognise the person who exemplifies our values of Integrity, Understanding and Flexibility.
• £100 Voucher for Monthly Award Winners:
  We celebrate your achievements, big and small!
• DEI Champion:
  McBains will always lead from the front in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
• Team Social Events:
  Regular team events to foster meaningful connections with your colleagues – it’s not all about work!
• Team Sports:
  Teamwork makes the dream work, on and off the field.
• Employee Referral Scheme:
  Earn up to £5000 per referral by helping us build a team as exceptional as you are!
• Glassdoor 4.3 /5 Score:
  Don’t just take our word for it- hear from our team about why this is such a great place to work.
• Professional Fees Paid:
  We understand you’re ambitious and we want to…