Building Project Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment

Building Project Manager

Location: London

Job Type: Temporary (3 months initial contract)

Day Rate: Negotiable

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Building Project Manager to join a public sector organisation on a temporary basis for an initial period of 3 months. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in project delivery, particularly in space reconfiguration, small refurbishments, and workplace projects, including security-related works such as CCTV and access control systems.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Oversee and deliver a programme of security-related works, ensuring all projects are completed to high standards.
• Manage both space redesign and estate refurbishments from a project management perspective.
• Work closely with appointed suppliers (consultants/contractors) to deliver building projects, including direct management of some projects.
• Assist in preparing user brief requirements, delegated authority requests, budgets, and timeframes.
• Ensure all projects are carried out in accordance with organisational objectives and policies, meeting agreed timescales, budgets, and standards.
• Maintain business continuity during project works and ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements.
• Negotiate with authorities and obtain all necessary statutory consents for project works.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Nationally recognised qualification in a construction-related discipline and/or relevant extensive experience at an appropriate level.
• Strong experience in managing professional services and supervising construction works, particularly using contracts such as JCT or ACE.
• Experience in acting as a Contract Administrator and/or a Client’s Representative/Project Sponsor.
• Proficiency in producing cost estimates, monitoring budgets, and providing detailed financial information.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to liaise with various stakeholders.
• Good interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of good Health and Safety practices and relevant legislation and regulations.

Desirable:

Familiarity with RIBA stages.

Experience managing CCTV and security projects.

To apply, please reply with your most up to date CV.