Job Description
Corbenyah Properties, Lytham St. Anne's
Job Title: Projects Manager
We are an ideas-led investment group based in Lytham St. Annes.
Sometimes starting with simply a concept, we look to create and invest in commercial ventures that interest us as a team. This collaborative approach allows us to have ambitions way beyond the obvious.
We currently have 12 commercial developments in the Health & Leisure sector within the Lytham St. Annes and greater Fylde area, along with a 50+ portfolio of residential lets and holiday homes. We are looking for an experienced projects manager to join us permanently and valuably contribute towards making these projects a success.
About The Role:
* You will oversee projects across a 50-60 property residential portfolio and a 10-12 property commercial development portfolio
* Projects will range in size and scope from circa £100,000 to in excess of £1 million
* Ideally you will have extensive hands-on experience managing commercial development project sites, from soft strip, refurbishment through to complete new build
* You will be very experienced at monitoring projects costs vs budgets and progress vs estimated timescales
* You will lead on conducting quality and health & safety inspections across sites
* You will be experienced at maintaining rigorous procurement methodology from scope of works, tender to contractor award
* You will take ownership of organising work schedules / resource planning for the site construction team, costings and budget
* You will manage the commercial sites on a day-to-day basis, including supervision of the inhouse trades team along with monitoring subcontractors and overseeing site quality control
* You will work effectively alongside appointed Quantity Surveyors, buildings control, M & E and HVAC providers
* You will work architects, surveyors and engineers to inspect design documentation
* You will assist in the arrangement of residential maintenance and building works, liaising with contractors to ensure a high standard and budget compliance
* You will conduct regular property inspections ensuring all are maintained to a high standard
* You will ensure all properties meet current government legislation including, gas safety, electrical safety certificates, smoke alarms, EPC ratings and property insurance is kept up to date
* You will work with the team to complete annual review of rental price and yield in line with current market trends and creation of reports for senior management
* Lead on property acquisition and sales
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
* 5 years’ experience overseeing site/construction projects of a similar scale and complexity
* Residential property management desirable but not essential
* CSCS Accreditation beneficial
* Familiar with Risk Assessments (RAMS) for HSE & Insurance purposes
* MS Projects or Equivalent Project Plan experience
Working Conditions:
* Core working hours are Monday to Friday however our construction teams work evening and weekends where necessary to accommodate site accessibility and to complete projects to agreed timescales.
* The role may require working outdoors, in varying weather conditions.
* Willingness to travel around the Fylde region and the North West and own transport essential
Corbenyah Property Team Values:
* Ensure all work is completed to the highest standard, with precision and attention to detail
* Ensure all work is performed in accordance with building codes and safety regulations.
* Ensure tools and equipment in good safe working condition at all times and maintain a clean and organised worksite.