Project Manager

The role of the Project Manager is to provide project leadership and support at to ensure the project management activities are conducted in compliance with Bovis health, safety, and environmental policies. Responsible for providing technical, commercial, and operational support, together with production, quality, operational/site management support and managing costs whilst creating a supportive and collaborative environment, meeting client expectations and enhancing the reputation of the Bovis business. The role of the Project Manager is to ensure that an effective and productive liaison is established with respect to all aspects of the project delivery, between the design team, project / site team, commercial, client teams and supply chain putting the expertise of all to the best possible use. The Manager will liaise with the Design Manager and will be instrumental in coordinating and guiding the consultant team and supply chain through the delivery of the packages to mitigate design risk and maximise value to the client/business.

Key Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for providing project leadership and managing the overall execution of construction projects from initiation to completion. 

This encompasses creating a detailed project strategy, plan, and schedule, and driving the project delivery within that plan to maximize outcomes for the client and the business.

The Project Manager is accountable for the implementation and compliance with all company safety requirements across staff, contractors, and work practices, actively managing and mitigating project risks through comprehensive understanding and collaboration.

Essential credentials

• Have a related Chartership such as CIOB. 

• Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role

Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Behaviours

Essential skills

• Ability to prepare short, medium and long-term programmes to establish coordinated strategies to deliver works packages. 

• Ability to manage package risks and drive opportunities to maximise value. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, both technical and non-technical, to clients, supply chain, peers, and stakeholders. 

• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible in recognising where working methods require adapting and changing to suit a change in project needs or new challenges. 

• Demonstrate an ability to ensure delivery of work packages and in places betterment of commercial targets. 

• Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively and lead the construction delivery team and construction workforce. 

Essential knowledge

• Knowledge of current construction laws, legislations, and regulations, standards, and procedures. 

• In-depth knowledge of the construction industry. 

• Working knowledge of different forms of contracts. 

• Understanding of programme duration and sequencing of works of relevant aspects of construction. 

Essential experience

• Demonstratable experience of the delivery of construction projects. 

• Experience managing multiple supply chains, including sub-contractors and suppliers. 

• Experience of dealing with clients, contractors, and construction activities. 

• Experience managing consultants to ensure design and quality assurance deliverables are achieved and recorded. 

• Design, procurement, construction, and delivery experience. 

• Experienced with and capable of being part of a bid team and undertaking pre-construction planning. 

• Experience in the design of temporary and permanent works (including BIM, BIW, CAD). 

Essential Behaviours

• Flexibility and openness of approach and willingness to work as a team player. 

• Must lead in the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) vision, both personal and organisational, to create an existence absent of incident and injury. 

• Eager to make an impact on the local community to create a lasting legacy. 

• Strategic thinking and visionary. 

• Develop and maintain relationships with trust and confidence. 

We will provide: 

• Car allowance

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution

• Private medical health benefit

• Enhanced parental leave

• Life assurance

• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days

• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave

• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives

• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services

• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide

• Industry leading parental leave

• Lead and manage the fit-out package delivery, ensuring all aspects are completed within the specified timeline and budget.
• Coordinate and collaborate with various stakeholders, including architects, engineers, and historical preservation experts, to align project goals and maintain historical integrity.
• Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and resource allocations, ensuring efficient and effective project management.
• Monitor and control project costs, identifying potential cost overruns and implementing cost-saving measures when necessary.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings, providing updates to the project team and stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor a team of project coordinators and assistants, delegating tasks and providing guidance as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with a proven track record in successful project delivery.
• Experience in managing complex construction projects, preferably in the public sector or with historical buildings.
• Excellent knowledge of construction processes, materials, and industry best practices.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse project team.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools, such as Microsoft Project, and experience with BIM (Building Information Modeling) is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving project challenges.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.