Company: Leading Construction Consultancy
Job Title: Project Manager - Retail
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Salary: £45k - £55k
On behalf of our client, we are currently recruiting for a Project Manager with a minimum of three years post qualification experience managing construction projects in one of the following sectors (Retail Ideal):
1. Retail
2. Commercial
3. Distribution
4. Residential / Mixed Use
The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of the development process from inception through to the successful delivery of the construction phase, along with a track record for managing and delivering small to medium-sized construction projects.
To be considered for this role, you must demonstrate excellent technical knowledge and possess the core skills necessary to manage and lead construction projects successfully.
Core Skills and Knowledge:
1. Demonstrate commitment, energy, drive, and the ability to work under pressure on multiple projects/client accounts.
2. Good understanding and use of key PM management tools, including MS or similar programming systems, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for project reporting and tracking.
3. Knowledge of JCT and similar forms of building contracts, demonstrating competence in the role of EA/CA.
4. Ability to interrogate and monitor project costs, realizing opportunities and mitigating cost overspend risks.
5. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
6. Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
7. Ability to meet agreed deadlines and communicate any deviations in a timely manner.
8. Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
9. Capability to work with clients at all levels and establish long-term relationships built on trust and confidence.
10. Good team leader generating clear direction and clarity of project goals and objectives.
11. Conduct business with integrity and professionalism expected of a project management professional.
12. Demonstrated desire to succeed and increase knowledge and expertise.
13. Degree level education and ideally membership of a professional body (e.g., MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB, RIBA, Prince Practitioner).
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