Project Manager (Construction) - London
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But that's only just the beginning. We want you to get a taste of the good stuff too, so you'll also be able to make the most of:
* 20% discretionary bonus
* Cash allowance
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Private medical cover
* 50k critical illness cover
* Life insurance
* A pension (for when you finally leave us)
* Discount vouchers for places you'll actually want to go to
* 50% off food and drink for friends and family
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee assistance programme
* Wagesteam - access your pay when you need to!
About the opportunity:
Reporting to the Head of Construction, the Project Manager will be responsible for all new site & remodel projects across the country, as well as additional projects to support business initiatives across the internal functions.
What you'll do:
* Manage external consultants and landlord/developer teams to deliver all works associated with the new sites to be on time, on budget and on spec/quality and to the standard layout.
* Scope, manage and deliver all works associated with the remodels to be on time, on budget and on spec/quality in association with the operator's requirements.
* Provide the Head of Construction and PMO with robust data to ensure accurate programme reporting.
* Deliver feasibility layouts and costs in support of the capital new site projects on multiple sites in short timescales via external consultants.
* Manage pre-contract with transparent sign off and ordering process to ensure no changes in contract variations whilst the works are on site.
* Effective contract management pre, post and whilst contractor is on site in relation to variations to contract sum for fit out and/or expenditure of provisional sums/contingency.
* Formal handover and snagging with retention for a defects period.
* Ensure minimal changes whilst on site with correct change management in place to record this.
* Post contract, transparent final account, with issuing of payment certificates.
* Formal defects review (on site) to enable release of retention at the end of the defects period.
* Ownership of the project budget setting and management throughout the process.
* Provide guidance and leadership to external consultants, contractors and suppliers ensuring compliance with all statutory relevant provisions.
* Cross functional working with other internal departments to ensure smooth delivery and encompassing all the needs of the functions - Operations, IT, FM etc.
* Joint ownership of the end-to-end project from inception to opening with the Acquisition Manager.
* Ensure all external approvals are gained in line with the Brand and operational layouts.
* Be a brand ambassador to the external parties and stakeholders.
* Provide knowledge and expertise to internal colleagues on projects and be the go-to for construction advice.
You will have:
* Knowledge of formal approval procedures across the country, including Scotland.
* Ability to be a strong team player with a natural ability to take ownership of business-critical issues and ensure delivery.
* Ability to be commercially aware with a strong value for money focus and an in-depth understanding of cost management techniques.
* Ability to demonstrate resilience to deal with adversity; the courage to stand up for what you believe is right in the interests of the organisation.
* Able to manage multiple projects in varying stages at any one time.
* To act as an effective team member of the Construction team and participate and encourage cross-team working to provide an integrated customer focused approach and high quality.
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