Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Construction Project Manager to deliver a number of projects for a local authority.

• Hybrid working with occasional attendance in Bristol 
• £450 – £545 per day via umbrella company
• 6 month initial contract with likely extensions

The main purpose of this role is to plan and deliver from initial business case / proposal to delivery the provision of childrens residential accommodation across the city including adding additional capacity, converting residential properties and designing residential accommodation to suit needs.

Your main role will be to:

• Bringing together and lead the resources needed to evaluate each of the available options
• Developing business cases for the firmer proposals that emerge from the evaluations and progressing these through the decision-making processes
• Establishing and maintaining appropriate governance for the project, including progress reporting to the project board
• Updating and maintaining key project controls (e.g. plan, RAID log, budget management) using our project management software

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Development and management of construction projects
• Significant experience of options appraisal and business case development
• Familiarity with public sector procurement, including preparing tender and contract documents, and securing and delivering Social Value outcomes.
• Ability to control budgets relating to allocated projects and achieve financial targets set out. This includes forecasting, monitoring, authorising, reviewing and controlling expenditure. As required perform commercial risk analysis, and value management activities and reporting.
• Experience and understanding of standard forms of construction contracts, including NEC and JCT, and Professional Service Contracts for consultant teams.
• Experience in managing and securing relevant statutory, regulatory third-party and other approvals
• Knowledge of health and safety law, duties, and responsibilities in a construction setting. Competence to fulfil Client duties under the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015.

Please apply today for immediate consideration.