McBains has an exciting opportunity for an experienced associate Project Management professional to join our vibrant Maidenhead based Project Management team.
Ideally, the candidate will have a minimum of 3+ years’ experience, be self-motivated and confident in a client facing role managing multiple projects and clients within the education and healthcare sectors.
Extensive pre- and post-contract experience is required, as well as knowledge and experience of working with local authorities, national government bodies and healthcare Trusts. Some UK travel may be required as part of this role.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in the mentoring of colleagues, work with graduates and trainees, and contribute to our established APC training programme.
Responsibilities
* Day-to-day delivery of projects
* Positively engaging with Clients and developing, growing and maintaining Client relationships.
* Developing the project management strategy and delivery
* Establishing effective processes and systems to be utilised throughout the project
* Producing cost plans, feasibilities and optioneering
* Change Management assessment, tracking and reporting
* Manage Risk processes and Value Management
* Work with supply chain and implement effective procurement
* Liaising with the client, contractors, and designers
* Managing sub-consultants and Construction Managers
* Attending and chairing meetings
Skills & Requirements
* 3+ years’ experience
* Excellent verbal, numerical and report/proposal writing skills
* Excellent people skills and communicator, both with client teams and team based
* Commercially astute with good negotiation skills
* Flexible and can work to deadlines
* Ability to successfully manage and prioritise multiple projects and different stages of delivery
* Be conversant in large project delivery (up to £100m)
* JCT and NEC experience
* BTR experience
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary organisation
* Assisting in the development of new business opportunities with existing and new clients.
* Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities
* Microsoft office proficiency
Our Culture
Over the course of our 230 year history at McBains, we have developed a clear identity and a shared set of values – values which allow us to work together to find a better way of doing things.
Core to our continued success is our unwavering belief in Integrity, which encompasses our approach to corporate behaviour and environmental responsibility; Understanding, which enables us to deliver effectively for clients and each other and Flexibility in recognising that there are no set solutions and we can all contribute to the whole.
More than just words, we live these values in everything we do - and we offer comprehensive benefits to match:
Integrity: Building a Better World
* Business as a force for good: We are a unique social enterprise, with all our profits contributing directly to environmental and social initiatives.
* Net Zero by 2050: We are committed to net zero and building a sustainable future.
* Charity Community Day: All our colleagues are encouraged to take a day off work once a year to make a meaningful impact in the community.
* Sustainability Panel: McBains employees have the option of joining our sustainability panel to be the voice for change in our sustainability initiatives.
* Give as You Earn: Empowering our team to back charities and causes they believe in.
* Electric Vehicle Scheme – We operate an EV scheme which allows you to be part of the climate change solution, one drive at a time.
* Brewgooder beers: Enjoy beers with a cause at our monthly team drinks – each sip helps to fund clean water projects!
Understanding: Your Success is Our Success
* Annual Performance Development Reviews: We're as invested in your career growth and success as you are with annual reviews to reward and refocus.
* Employee Assistance Program: Anonymous on demand support for mental health, advice and coaching needs
* The Better Way Award & Recognition: Our monthly award to recognise the person who exemplifies our values of Integrity, Understanding and Flexibility.
* £100 Voucher for Monthly Award Winners: We celebrate your achievements, big and small!
* DEI Champion: McBains will always lead from the front in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
* Team Social Events: Regular team events to foster meaningful connections with your colleagues – it’s not all about work!
* Team Sports: Teamwork makes the dream work, on and off the field.
* Employee Referral Scheme: Earn up to £5000 per referral by helping us build a team as exceptional as you are!
* Glassdoor 4.3 /5 Score: Don’t just take our word for it- hear from our team about why this is such a great place to work.
* Professional Fees Paid: We understand you’re ambitious and we want to support your continuous learning and development.
* Private Healthcare via BUPA: Our colleagues’ health and well-being are our top priorities.
* Private Dental: We care about your smile as much as you do!
* Eyecare: See the world more clearly and focus on what matters, thanks to our eyecare coverage.
* Travel Insurance: We understand your safety and security are important, wherever you are.
Flexibility: Finding the better way.
* Growing Company with Opportunities for Career Progression: Your potential is limitless here!
* Competitive Compensation Package: A comprehensive package that rewards your skills, experience, and dedication.
* Hybrid Work Approach: Work-life balance tailored to your lifestyle.
* Learning Management System: Never stop learning, growing, and improving thanks to our amazing LMS team.
* 25 Days Holiday Allowance: Take the time you need to recharge and rejuvenate.
* Buy/Sell AL: Flexible holiday so you can balance work and life your way.
* Bike to Work Scheme: A healthier, greener way to start your day!
* Pension Contribution: Flexible options to help secure your long-term financial well-being.
* Life Assurance: Providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
* Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan: Making your daily commute a little easier.
* Training & Development Scheme: Begin your career journey with a team that invests in you!
Are you ready? Come and grow with us!
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