Job Title: Project Manager Location: London / Kent Salary: £70k - £90k package Senior Project / Contracts Manager Our client based in Kent they specialise in high-end residential refurbishment / construction projects, 80% of our construction work is D&B, the remainder we take on a main contractor role and work with a third party design team or client side QS/PM. They are currently looking to recruit an experienced Senior Project / Contracts manager with a proven track record in delivering projects up to a £5m construction value. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for running 1 or 2 projects personally as well as overseeing two project managers, a freelance QS and a procurement officer. As the department grows the intention is for the role to become more of a full time Contracts Manager role and not personally oversee projects. They are a small team so we are looking for a candidate with a problem-solving mindset, excellent construction knowledge and organisational and professional project management skills. He/she should also have a deep pool of trade and subcontractor contacts and the ability to work quickly and effectively to tight deadlines. Job role Set up project Programmes and ensure these are being managed optimally advise the in-house design team during pre-construction identify problems and offer solutions prior to and during construction Ensure all work is being carried out to current regulations and as efficiently as possible Manage Project & Site Managers Work with our QS to appoint and contract all sub-contractor packages Take full responsibility for setting up subcontractor contracts Hold regular meetings with project managers to assess progress against critical path and track key risk areas Oversight of All aspects of Health & Safety Work closely with the Procurement department to ensure materials are being procured optimally Manage monthly client reporting and valuation process Manage monthly CVRs and project costs Produce monthly financial and progress reports for the management meeting Experience required Extensive UK based high-end residential construction experience Professional project management best practices (PRINCE2 or equiv) Experience of Procore highly desirable Health & safety trained, full understanding of CDM regs Full and clean driving licence is essential Excellent communication skills Expert knowledge of contracts