Principal Project Manager Capital Projects

Michael Page Property and Construction

To manage and deliver some of London’s flagship capital projects within time and budget from inception through to completion.

To act as the Senior Corporation Technical/Construction representative on all projects allocated, these projects are large legacy projects with construction values in excess of 300m.

Client Details

Our client is a unique public sector organisation that governs the historic centre and financial district of Greater London.

Description

As Principal Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for/expected to have:

• In depth understanding and knowledge of construction contracts and should be able to act as the contract administrator on projects when required.
• Taking charge of the project deliverables and supervise the overall performance of consultants or contractors ensuring project is as per programme and budget.

• Report to the appropriate Committees on progress with the projects and liaise with Chairman, Project Sponsors Co-Sponsors and Elected members as necessary
• Manage the budgets for all assigned Projects and approve release of staged payments to contractors and consultants

Profile

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

• A track record of delivering large, complex projects from inception through to completion
• Significant experience in the construction industry and understand the construction processes & contracts
• Degree in a Built Environment related discipline such are Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Surveying or similar
• Member or working towards chartership of a professional body such as RICS, APM, CIOB
• Project Management Qualification i.e APM
• Demonstrable experience of project management at a senior level

Job Offer

In return, our client can offer:

• Very competitive base salary
• Excellent benefits
• 28 days annual leave
• Generous pension
• + opportunity to work on some of London’s most iconic projects!