Graduate Project Manager

Job description

Strategic Project Management

Assist with providing strategic project management services for all pre contract design stages including:

1. Assist in defining client brief with other team members;
2. Prepare written client brief for agreement and sign off;
3. Prepare project execution plan;
4. Prepare project programme and maintain throughout project;
5. Assist in preparation of business cases for funding led projects;
6. Establish surveys requirements in consultation with design team;
7. Procure and manage project surveys i.e Site investigation / Measured building survey;
8. Work with the design team member throughout RIBA Stages;
9. Oversee planning applications and assist with the planning process;
10. Work closely with project cost managers to ensure projects remain within client budget limits;
11. Preparation of tender documents and co ordination of tender information;
12. Preparation of contract documents for issue to contractor (in consultation with QS);
13. Liaison with legal representatives on client behalf;
14. Chase actions from design teams;
15. Chairing of meetings and preparation of minutes;
16. Attendance at client and board meetings;
17. Develop and maintain project cashflow;
18. Review & approve invoices correct for payment;

Construction Project Management

Provide assistance in the post contract stages delivering projects on site. Role includes:

1. Establish site setup plans with contractor;
2. Communicate phasing details to client;
3. Managing contractor works on site;
4. Weekly progress review meetings and report preparation;
5. Chase actions from design teams;
6. Liaise with end user for access requirements;
7. Chairing of meetings and preparation of minutes;
8. Attendance at client & board meetings;
9. Approving payments;
10. Administering contracts – JCT / NEC3;
11. Preparing payment certificates for approval;
12. Contract administration;
13. Preparing and issuing contract administrators instructions;
14. Control flow on information to client;
15. Manage procurement of fit out;
16. Manage hand over and soft landing process with client;
17. Maintain and update risk register on a regular basis;

What we are looking for

• Skills: MS Office, MS Project, Construction or Property related degree preferable
• Full driving licence
• DBS Check (or willing to undertake DBS Checking via Update Service)
• Experience: graduate – some relevant experience beneficial

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

How to apply

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 9 June 2022

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