The Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Project Manager to oversee planned works in the North West. The successful candidate will be based in Oldham and will be responsible for managing all aspects of project execution, from initial planning through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
Duties and responsibilities
1. Organise and review works schedules, including resources, materials and supply chain requirements.
2. Liaise and manage teams of contractors and direct construction labour.
3. Establish standards of quality on site and ensure delivery of a build in accordance with the specification and project requirements.
4. Follow procedures to mitigate risks of complaints when working in or around occupied premises.
5. Communicate effectively with clients, project team and contractors.
6. Engage and develop excellent relationships with supply chain, client representatives and consultants.
7. Plan cost effective use of resources and forecast resource requirements in line with budget and projected works.
8. Ensure resources are adequate and competency of the team for the works involved.
9. Securing strong relationships with the client to ensure the potential for follow on works.
10. Monitor work to agreed budget.
11. Identify risk and put in place appropriate contingency planning.
What you will need
The Project Manager will meet the following criteria:
Essential Criteria
1. Demonstrable Construction Project Management (external construction works).
2. Previous delivery of relevant projects within the Social Housing sector ideally.
3. Exceptional Health & Safety (H&S) knowledge.
4. Ability to read, interpret and understand programmes, drawings, schedules and specifications.
5. Proven ability to work to and develop operating procedures.
6. Comfortable producing progress updates for the client in preparation for client meetings & internal reviews.
7. To be commercially aware, comfortable working alongside the commercial team, confident in challenging others and ensuring programme deadlines are achieved.
8. Role Appropriate CSCS card.
9. First Aid at work certificate.
10. Valid driver’s license.
Desirable Criteria
1. Experience of working for a social housing client.
2. Experience of overseeing multiple projects.
Personal Qualities
We need someone to join and support our team who is proactive, customer focused, approachable with a can do attitude. At Fortem we look for a balance of skills and experience but just as important to us are your values and behaviours. We look for people who:
1. Are honest and trustworthy.
2. Consistently exceed expectations.
3. Take ownership of tasks and see things through.
4. Meet deadlines.
5. Go the extra mile.
6. Respect and value other ideas.
Benefits
1. Excellent basic salary.
2. £3,000 motor allowance or salary sacrifice car scheme.
3. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off (or the nearest Friday/Monday, if it falls on a weekend).
4. 26 weeks full pay maternity leave / 8 weeks full pay paternity leave.
5. Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms.
6. Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee.
7. Other benefits including dental care, private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider discounts & more.
Who we are
We are part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002 Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our highly trained teams deliver a range of internal and external repairs as well as high quality voids, planned installations and gas services. Alongside our core functions, we have extensive experience in decarbonisation, specialising in making homes more energy-efficient and helping clients on their journey to become zero carbon. Our experience, commitment to best practice and exemplary quality, together with a genuine partnered approach, ensures we achieve excellent outcomes for our partners, clients and customers. We have an established track record of improving communities and creating better places for people to work and live. We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please apply with your updated CV or contact us at the Recruitment team.
Note for Recruitment Agencies: We have an agreed PSL, we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.
Job Reference: FOR03794
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