If you are interested in working for a residential property developer based in the heart of Mayfair who have an exceptional reputation as one of London's most innovative, creative and professional design led real estate companies, please read on. Our client has over 25 years' experience in acquiring and developing some of London's finest real estate. With plans for significant growth, a new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join a specialist team as a Project Manager.

The Role

 

You will operate as the principal project representative, support from a senior member of the team is always available. You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

 

• Managing and coordinating complex real estate projects (usually individual residences) through all phases of design, approval and construction
• Preparing RFPs, appointing and managing consultants
• Producing master programmes and design and construction programmes for individual project works
• Managing consultant fee payments and contractor payments in conjunction with the appointed quantity surveyor
• Co-ordinating and leading a full suite of professionals, including architects, engineers and other consultants taking full responsibility for monitoring progress and ensuring quality and delivery of services from planning to delivery
• Ensuring thorough pre-qualification of contractors, sub-contractors and managing tender process's
• Assisting the QS and construction lawyers with the building contracts, obtaining the required warranties and implementing insurances
• Chairing project client meetings
• Monitoring and controlling variations following approval by the client
• Developing schedules/programmes and preparing and implementing detailed appraisals
• Overseeing the building contractors and specialist trades and monitoring the performance of the building contractor
• Arranging for delivery of projects to the highest standards and on time and budget
• Ensuring projects are completed and aligned with business objectives and within design guidelines

• Ideally a degree in a construction related field: Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Architecture, Building Surveying etc
• 2-5 years' experience in the management of complex real estate projects
• An understanding of scope of services and building contracts
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written, together with the desire to achieve results
• Team player with strong motivational skills