Project Manager - 12 Month FTC

We are looking for an experienced construction Project Manager to join our dynamic and driven construction consultancy, supporting our Residential team in the delivery of large scale and complex high rise remediation projects.

At Fulkers Bailey Russell, we’re not just about delivering projects — we’re a construction consultancy that is focused on making a positive impact. We deliver exceptional consultancy services and support as well as championing sustainability and most importantly, empowering and prioritising our people.

As a proud B Corp, we’re committed to high standards of social and environmental performance and making the journey smooth and successful for our clients. We’re big enough to lead complex, high-profile projects, yet small enough to genuinely support and care for our employees – our 'Fulkers people'.

What does the role involve?

The Project Manager role consists of managing construction projects from outset to completion on all aspects of the project life cycle. You will be working collaboratively with a varied team of construction professionals and stakeholders to allow projects to be delivered safely on time, and to budget whilst ensuring high levels of client satisfaction. Work from our London office on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of appointment documents for consultants
• Support in identifying the project KPI’s
• Project meeting scheduling, arranging necessary meetings and workshops, note agendas and minutes for meetings as necessary
• Produce the master programme and monitor progress
• Support in producing the procurement strategy report with the client and quantity surveyors
• Support in tendering and procurement of the projects and the collation of the contract documents
• Implementation of change control and set up the change control template log
• Negotiations with contractors to establish budgets and programmes
• Manage and support the project team on snagging inspections
• Prepare the defects schedule and administer closing out the defects
• Manage the handover process and support the client in any moves that form part of the project
• Lead the post project review discussions
• Support in the negotiation of the final accounts with the quantity surveyor
• Support in providing contractual advice pre and post contract to other design team members and clients
• Support in the settlement of final account packages including negotiation of claims
• Observe Health & Safety provision in the working environment and CDM 2015 regulations including escalating any HSE issues
• Endeavour to improve our social and environmental impact

Requirements

• Ideally Chartered with RICS (MRICS), APM (ChPP) or CIOB (MCIOB), or working towards chartership
• Relevant experience working within the construction industry in a similar discipline
• Ability to deliver a medium to large size project with minor support from senior staff
• Excellent technical knowledge in all areas of project management
• A client-centric outlook with a focus on the delivery of targets, quality and deadlines, meeting client objectives cost effectively
• Ability to hold own in discussions and meetings with contractors and senior clients and other stakeholders
• Ability to delegate tasks to assistants and support them on project activities
• Ability to network and willingness to contribute towards business development and fee proposals, has knowledge of clients and competitors and actively pursues potential business leads
• Understanding of the business, the other disciplines and their services offered
• Comply with technical processes and procedures
• Ability to deliver a project from inception through to final account
• Working knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety

Benefits

Joining Fulkers means more than just joining a great team — it’s an exciting journey filled with rewarding benefits!

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus an extra paid day off for your birthday and Christmas shutdown
• Option to buy or carry over up to 5 additional holiday days annually
• Private health cover from day one
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave
• Charitable volunteer day
• Agile working policy
• Annual discretionary bonus and salary review
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Access to a wellbeing app and online learning platform
• Career development, chartership support and training opportunities
• Internal recruitment referral bonus scheme

Fulkers Bailey Russell is now a Certified B Corporation, meeting high standards of social and environmental performance. We're dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace - diversity in our team leads to creativity, innovation, and better business outcomes, and we promote equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates diversity.

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