Full-time, hybrid
Claremont is a leading commercial interior design and fit-out company. Unlike many of our competitors we are an employee-owned business which allows us to maintain our ethos of building lasting client relationships and looking after our people whilst improving our ability to retain and attract the best talent in the industry.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager/Project Manager to join our dedicated team in our Warrington headquarters. This is an exciting role for candidates currently working in an assistant project management role or similar and looking for that next step. The ideal candidate will have experience working on design and build projects, be friendly, engaging and helpful, with strong leadership skills and commercial experience. The successful candidate will be supporting our wider contract management team delivering projects of a value between £250k - £1mil. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates wanting to progress their career in the commercial fit-out sector, the successful candidate will be given the relevant training, support and experience to help them excel in their role with opportunity for progression.
Request site-based project managers or site managers as appropriate to projects as soon as possible after Claremont have been appointed
Organize and chair internal handover meetings with all of the project team*
Liaise with H&S manager and ensure that health and safety policies and good practices are enforced
Manage the project team to ensure that pre-construction activities are completed in accordance with the programme
Monitor and manage health and safety on the project
Oversee the project team to ensure that the project is delivered successfully and to programme, including all aspects of project and site management, client liaison, design, procurement, quantity surveying, furniture and any other disciplines related to the project
Review the programme / critical path against progress and report to management team
Liaise regularly with the site manager or site-based project manager and oversee all of their duties
Assist the site manager or site-based project manager with problems or issues as they arise.
Report any significant problems or issues on the project to line manager as soon as they arise. Project Completions
Drive the project to successful completion
Commercial
Manage projects in a cost-efficient manner
For project where a separate Quantity Surveyor is not allocated, carry out all the duties of the Quantity Surveyor (see separate job description here). If support or assistance is required to carry out any of these duties, request support from Richard Brook or another member of the Quantity Surveying team.
For projects where a Quantity Surveyor is allocated: -
Issue emergency variations instructions to sub-contractors if essential to meet the programme (copying in the quantity surveyor)
Reporting to the company management team on the progress and key issues
Updating the project tracker providing key dates and information regarding all projects
Have an understanding of the profit of all projects and have access to CVRs should information be required from line manager
Based either in the office or on / between sites where appropriate.
Regular site visits and client meetings are anticipated for projects located across the UK
SMSTS and/or CSCS Card
Proficient in Microsoft Project
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Full UK driving licence
Flexible working options – Enabling everyone to strike the right work-life balance
~ Funded training opportunities – Providing an opportunity to develop your skills and build your CV
~25 days annual leave plus public holidays for new starters, rising to 27 then 30 days
~ Buy or sell up to 5 days holiday a year
~ Childcare vouchers – Tax benefits for parents
~ Cycle to work scheme – Supporting a healthier, active workforce
~ Electric car scheme and onsite EV charging points
~ Free eye tests
~ Onsite parking and car share cash incentive scheme
~ Refer a friend scheme – Help our team to grow
~ Annual structured pay reviews – Ensuring a fairer workplace for all
~ Life Assurance
~ Private Healthcare
~ Mobile/Tech Salary sacrifice
~ Pension Salary sacrifice
~ Tax-free bonus
We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.