Construction Project Manager - Consultancy

Construction Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to join a well-established and growing built-environment, property and construction consultancy, working out of the Southampton office.

This is a client-side focused Construction Project Management position, working across a varied portfolio of construction projects throughout the UK. You will be responsible for managing projects from pre-construction through to completion, working closely with clients, design teams, contractors and other key stakeholders.

The role would suit an experienced Project Manager with a background in construction consultancy and/or client-side project management who is looking for a varied position with excellent opportunities for long-term career development.

The Role

As a Construction Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Managing the day-to-day delivery of construction projects
Managing projects through pre-construction and post-construction stages
Coordinating and managing design teams
Acting as a key point of contact for clients
Managing client accounts and maintaining strong working relationships
Managing contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders
Carrying out contract administration
Preparing and maintaining key project documentation and processes
Monitoring project programmes and ensuring key deadlines are achieved
Providing regular progress reports and updates to clients
Identifying and managing project risks
Contributing to value management and value engineering exercises
Managing projects involving multiple stakeholders
Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team
Ensuring projects are delivered to the required quality, timescale and client expectations

What We're Looking For

You should have previous Project Management experience within the construction industry, ideally gained within a consultancy or client-side environment.

Ideally, you will have:

Previous experience in a Construction Project Manager or similar position
Experience working within a construction/property consultancy and/or client-side organisation
Strong knowledge of pre-construction and post-construction project delivery
Experience administering construction contracts
Experience managing design teams, contractors and consultants
Strong client-facing experience

Experience with in commercial, retail and/or leisure construction
Experience working within multi-stakeholder environments
Experience managing or mentoring junior members of staff
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Good commercial awareness
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Higher education qualification
A degree in Construction Management or a related discipline would be advantageous but is not essential
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office What's On Offer?

50 - 60k basic
Excellent career development opportunities
Varied and challenging project workload
Ongoing professional development and training
Long-term career progression
Opportunity to work across a range of construction sectors
Supportive and professional consultancy environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Construction Project Manager looking to develop their career within an established multi-disciplinary consultancy, delivering varied projects for clients across the UK