About Us:
Here at Faithful+Gould, we are committed to building careers and not just creating jobs. Our highly skilled people form the cornerstone of our business, enabling us to consistently deliver high quality experiences to Clients that has earned us a reputation for project and programme excellence within the construction industry. We work across a wide variety of sectors, including many high-profile projects, and are represented at both a local and international level.
Individual skills, expertise, and knowledge matter to us, and we understand that everyone is different; it is these differences that enhance our strength in delivery, increase our team resilience and help us to develop even stronger Client relationships. That means you’ll be trusted with more responsibility at a faster pace, and you’ll be supported to develop in a way that works for you. And wherever your career leads, you’ll play a key role in helping the world to keep moving forward.
In addition, we value a good work-life balance and offer a flexible working environment to best achieve this, whilst delivering projects that have a positive, sustainable impact on the world around us. If this sounds attractive and you would like to be part of our agile and forward-thinking business, please see if the following role for Senior Project Manager would be of interest to you:
The Role:
Due to continued growth, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Chartered Senior Project Manager based in London with experience leading the delivery of projects in the Education Sector. The candidate would ideally have worked in this sector on projects from inception through to completion and with experience working in the role of Technical Advisor on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE). The role will require a good understanding of contract administration pre and post construction phase and a familiarity with DfE processes.
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:
- The ability to take a leading role on project delivery, with advisory support from senior colleagues.
- Managing the consultant team and monitoring programme through all RIBA stages to ensure successful project delivery.
- Providing guidance and technical advice where appropriate to clients, consultants, and colleagues.
- Preparing fee proposals, bid submissions and have an in-depth knowledge of how to financially manage a project.
- Helping your clients define their programme and project objectives and effectively managing them throughout the project duration.
- Providing excellent quality and consistent project management reporting.
- Managing the client relationship and service delivery on a commission or project basis.
- Manage the project team internally including resource management and wellbeing.
- 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 and 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.
- Constantly pursue performance improvements.
The successful candidate will bring:
Essential:
- A relevant construction qualification or ample experience within the construction industry.
- A fully chartered member of a professional body (i.e. RICS, APM, CIOB or equivalent recognised institutional body).
- Previous experience working for a Project Management Consultancy.
- Ability to oversee a team on a commissions/projects/programme.
- 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 within the Education Sector.
- Client facing experience, including working with clients on a commission/project basis.
- Managing other individuals including undertaking performance and development reviews (PDRs) and mentoring and coaching less experienced colleagues.
- Knowledge of both public and private sector clients.
- Experience in JCT and/or NEC contract administration.
- Strong 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.
Desirable:
- Experience with supporting other individuals through the same chartership process as they experienced.
Faithful+Gould strive to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity (Click here to learn more). We welcome and encourage candidates who are passionate and enthusiastic for this industry to apply, even if they feel they may not meet the required level of experience described in this vacancy, as you could be considered for other exciting opportunities within our ever-expanding teams.
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.
YourReward at SNC-Lavalin (snclavalin.com).
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.
