Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm (although part time hours could be considered for the right candidate)

Salary:
Dependent upon experience

Location:

Based at one of our main offices (Hull - Bridgehead, Leeds, Stockton, Nottingham or Manchester), with some opportunity for home working (a balance to be achieved to fulfil the role requirements) and a requirement to travel nationally for effective team and commission management and business development.

Working as a key member of a growing team, the Project Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery and management of programmes and projects in the built environment for Sewell Advisory and its clients.

We have strong focus on projects which aid and support public sector clients including NHS, DfE and Local Authority. The role will involve the development of key customer relationships with our customers to understand them in detail to ensure our service and approach is tailored to their needs and requirements.

The individual will be experienced in their area of the business, providing support and guidance to customers, colleagues and project teams. The primary focus is to develop and deliver a range of new built and refurbishment projects from the concept stage (RIBA
0) through to completion (RIBA 6/7), with an emphasis on managing the project delivery on behalf of our clients.

In this role, the individual will be capable of developing their own brief and providing guidance to our customers of good process, procedures and milestones which aid the development and control of projects.

The role includes a significant customer facing element to ensure client satisfaction and to support in the generation of new business opportunities.

• Mentor and coach Junior Consultants and Graduates whilst working on commissions, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and professional growth
• Day to day management of their own projects, including task allocation and progress monitoring
• Support the Director of Project Delivery in achieving business targets, through the management of direct commissions and monitoring/reporting on project performance
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and professional development across the consultancy team
• Provide leadership, advice and consultation on the design, development and implementation of projects, to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Deputise for the Senior Project Manager(s) where required

• Reporting directly to Senior Project Manager / Technical Associates supporting all aspect of Project Delivery
• Ensure all appropriate contract documentation is in place for commissions
• Implement best practices in project delivery and management, ensuring robust risk management and quality control
• Monitor and report on project progress and performance, ensuring accountability and transparency, including client reports where required
• Assist in the management of the Sewell Advisory supply chain
• Ensure that all work is invoiced in line with project cashflows
• Highlight any issues, problems, opportunities, risks, threats, solutions, ideas, complaints or positive feedback to the Associate Directors and Project Delivery Director in a timely fashion
• Keep accurate up to date timesheets and expense forms

• Lead client engagements from proposal to project delivery, ensuring client satisfaction and value delivery
• Develop tailored solutions to meet client needs, enhancing Sewell Advisory's reputation in the market
• Provide a first-class consultancy service to internal and external clients/partners
• Always develop and maintain excellent client / customer relationships and engagement
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders and organisations
• Understand the market, e.g. strategic direction, opportunities, and threats

• Identify and communicate new business opportunities to expand our client portfolio, service offer and market presence
• Lead on business development through project delivery and key account holdings by developing and maintaining strong customer…