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Senior Project Manager/ Project Lead

Employer
Willmott Dixon
Location
Brentford
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
1 Aug 2021

Job Details

Due to our strong pipeline of projects we are expanding our team and recruiting a Senior Project Manager to initially project lead the residential development of a 96 units and retail space in Brentford, a project value of £40 million pounds. With the residential market identified as the fastest growing in the construction sector Willmott Dixon are supporting the government's ambitious housing target.

As Project Lead at Willmott Dixon, you should be able to lead the project team, manage the supply chain and to deliver projects safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality whilst exceeding our customers' expectations

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management.
  • Developing and monitoring project strategies in order to achieve the company's sustainability objectives.
  • Developing and monitoring strategies to deliver a quality build in accordance with the requirements of the project.
  • Managing the client expectations and adopt a professional and considerate approach to maintain good working relations.
  • Implementing the supply chain policy. Adopt the principles of the Considerate Constructor's Scheme and manage community relations.
  • Developing and implementing project strategy and delivery programme.
  • Ensure effective communication and implementation to deliver the project on time.
  • Ensure regular monitoring and reporting on progress and instigate corrective actions as required.
  • Managing the operational aspects of the project to achieve the budget.
  • Review performance against targets and identify and manage potential risks and opportunities.
  • Leading and motivating the project team and the supply chain to deliver the project.
  • Maintaining continuous professional development of yourself and your team to ensure appropriate technical awareness.
  • Ensuring consistent implementation of standard procedures.
  • Managing project handover and ensure defect /snag free completion.
  • Ensuring robust strategy for the closure of defects during defects period and obtain certificate of Making Good Defects within targets set.
  • Implementing best practice and drive continuous improvement.

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Essential Criteria

  • A track record of managing a project team delivering project in a similar sector and value
  • Experience of a variety of construction operations
  • Controlling costs, timing and quality in line with targets.
  • Reading and accurately interpreting contract documents, programmes, drawings and technical specifications.
  • Reading and accurately interpreting contract documents, programmes, drawings and technical specifications.
  • Managing teams including the supply chain, direct employees and consultants
  • Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC / NVQ4 etc)
  • Appropriate CSCS card.
  • First Aid at Work certificate
  • Valid driving licence
  • SMSTS certificate

What we offer

We reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, discounted or full private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme.

Additional Information

At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible.

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme

About Us

With over 160 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.

Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business!

Willmott Dixon was awarded 5th place in the Sunday Times Best Companies Top 100 (2020) to work for, the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2021 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

Company

Willmott Dixon is the 2nd largest capital works, regeneration and support services. We pride ourselves on our long history, and in being a sustainable company which respects and care for people in the wider environment.

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