At Faithful+Gould, we drive projects of all shapes and sizes across a variety of sectors from Education, Residential, Commercial Property, Mission Critical, Central and Local Government and Corporate Real Estate. We create plans for and deliver some of the most complex buildings of our time. We take great pride in our work and the legacy we leave behind.
Together with this our flexible working arrangements, we’ll help you balance the challenges of delivering a quality client service whilst recognising your need to make the most of life outside the office. You’ll be at the heart of a diverse team, sharing knowledge and becoming a trusted advisor. Are you ready to take on your biggest project yet?
Our Project Managers transform potential into reality. They manage every aspect of the project lifecycle from bid stage to delivery, to help our customers deliver controlled change, enrich lives and transform their businesses.
Join us as a Project Manager and you’ll have the opportunity to look after a wide range of world-class, multidisciplinary projects. You’ll build strong customer relationships, maintain high safety standards, control costs, manage risks and provide regular updates. And you’ll lead high performing design and delivery teams to always deliver on time, to budget and beyond expectations.
The Role:
As a Project Manager, you will be a key part of the Tunbridge Wells Project Management Service Line. We are looking for a focused, collaborative, motivated, detail oriented individual to provide effective delivery of project management services regionally. This role has excellent prospects for an individual who has a strong ambition to progress and enjoys working collaboratively within a vibrant team. As well as technical competence, we are looking for someone with the ability to think laterally, who possesses first class communication skills, has strong commercial awareness, and will provide an excellent service to our Clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Taking ownership for successful project delivery.
- Providing leadership and direction to the team, managing design and construction teams, effectively communicating with all parties.
- Build successful working relationships with both public and private sector Clients.
- Providing guidance and technical advice to different stakeholders, including effectively chairing meetings.
- Understanding the Clients' programme and project objectives.
- Providing good quality project management reporting on service delivery, to support the planning of operational work, inform business and Client decisions.
- Managing the Client relationship and service delivery on a commission or project basis in conjunction with senior colleagues.
- Having an up-to-date and developing knowledge of legal and technical matters relevant to the project work.
- Applying the principles of quality assurance and environmental management in compliance with the organisation's Policies.
- Building on their understanding of Faithful+Gould's service offering and promoting the benefits these bring to Clients.
- Assisting with developing new business opportunities.
- Assisting with generating repeat business.
- Contributing towards project governance and fee management activities.
- Understanding of the wider Faithful+Gould and Atkins business, including appreciation of activities outside their own team/region, overall services offered and strategic objectives.
- Consciously monitoring how they interact with others, in accordance with the organisation's values.
Requirements:
- Member of a professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB or equivalent recognised institutional body).
- Previous experience in working for a Project Management Consultancy.
- Experience in JCT and/or NEC contract administration is essential.
- Highly motivated, able to work independently, diligent and with an eye for detail.
- Experience in delivering a range of building projects from inception to completion.
- Client facing experience, including working with Clients on a commission/project basis in conjunction with senior colleagues.
- Ability to oversee a team on commissions/projects/programmes.
- Good understanding and appreciation of programme and scheduling software.
- Sound technical health, safety and environmental knowledge, applicable to the business and wider construction industry.
- Ability to form effective working relationships with colleagues and Clients.
- Confident, outgoing, with the drive to succeed and develop.
Why work for Faithful+Gould?
Join us and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from mission-critical COVID-19 facilities to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas.
In 2020, we took away Silver and Gold in the Construction Manager of the Year Awards; and made finalist for the Young Surveyor of the Year. So, you'll be part of a team where our standards are high, as are the rewards. And, at every career stage, you'll benefit from industry-leading programmes to help improve your skills and knowledge.
Communities are at the heart of our work. Together, our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK. Read about more of the ways we're making a positive impact.
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Meeting your needs:
To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees "Total Reward." It's a package that can be tailored to your changing lifestyle, career and personal needs. You'll enjoy benefits such as fitness funding, leadership training, professional accreditations, and career planning for any stage of your career.
Making sure you're supported is important to us. So if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk through any adjustments you might need.
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More about us:
Faithful+Gould, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is a leading international consultancy with over 70 years of integrated project and programme management expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills and support to develop in ways that work for you. You'll be trusted to play a vital role in the organisation while making a tangible difference to the world and our future.
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Additional Information:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
