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- Senior Project Manager to join a leading and expanding commercial developer
- Progressive, agile and self-funded developer seeking expansion opportunities
About Our Client
Orbit Southern is the sister company of Orbit Developments, both subsidiaries of The Emerson Group, based in Alderley Edge, Cheshire.
Established in 1959 the group has expanded to become one of the UK's leading family-owned commercial Real Estate and Property development businesses. Major commercial developments within the UK include Middlebrook Retail Park and the Reebok Stadium in Bolton and the Lowry Centre in Salford Quays, Manchester.
Orbit Southern offers a unique opportunity to work in a progressive and agile business that is looking to grow a portfolio founded on quality, design and attention to detail. The company has a commitment to a continual improvement in standards across its commercial assets which comprise c. 450,000 ft² of space across 32 commercial buildings over 13 sites.
Orbit Southern's offices are based on the edge of Heathrow Airport, London and are within an hour's drive of all the properties within its current portfolio. Orbit Southern is currently seeking commercial expansion opportunities within the region.
Job Description
Senior Project Manager - Orbit Southern
We are looking for a proven technical project management professional bringing relevant experience in working on commercial regeneration projects or equivalent. Ideally the candidate will have substantial experience of reading and interpreting cost plans and value engineering to mitigate financial risk during both pre and post contract phases. The candidate will be working as part of a small team with particular proximity to the Managing Director, Technical Director and Facilities Manager.
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing business which is part of an established and financially stable holding company at a very exciting time in its development. The firm is entirely self-funded and is currently seeking commercial expansion opportunities.
The successful candidate will have full responsibility for the delivery of commercial refurbishment / regeneration schemes and a proven track record in programme management and in running developments to time and to budget.
Reporting to Orbit Southern Directors
Responsibilities
- Financial planning and cost estimating and control throughout the life of the development, including the preparation of labour targets
- Interaction with central design function
- Production of project information and technical specifications
- Ensuring regulatory compliance
- Programme, quality and budget management
- Tender analysis, procurement and appointment of contractors
- Third party contract negotiation
- Identify opportunities to enhance project profitability
- Maintain a high standard of site safety and presentation
- To support the Commercial/Construction/Leasing/FM department with any issues that may arise
Functional Competencies
- Experience in construction methodology with emphasis on refurbishment
- Experience in construction project and contract management
- An understanding of the design process and working closely with a design team
- Confidence in dealing with contractors and suppliers
- Experience in tendering and bench-marking
- Experience in regulatory and statutory compliance
- MS Office fluent in Word, Excel, and Project
Other Requirements
- Demonstratable track record within the construction industry at a project management level
- Full clean driving licence
Desirable
MRICS, FRICS, AssocRICS, MCIOB, MAPM
The Successful Applicant
Senior Project Manager - Orbit Southern
Behavioural Competencies
- Must have a positive and confident approach to tasks and be able to work under own initiative
- Excellent people and time management skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- An ability to think logically
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Smart, office dress
- Team player willing to 'muck in'
- Up to date IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent attention to detail
What's on Offer
Senior Project Manager - Orbit Southern
Highly competitive salary + car + bonus + benefits.
Excellent advancement opportunities.
The role will be based at Orbit Southern, 3 Heathrow Boulevard, 282 Bath Road, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 0DQ and will require periodic travel to sites within the portfolio.
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