Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager will play a crucial role in our Public Sector Projects division, specifically focusing on the intricate internal fit-out of Manchester Town Hall, a Grade 1 listed building. This position demands exceptional leadership and management skills to coordinate and motivate a diverse team, including clients, designers, and the supply chain. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving productivity, ensuring the timely completion of works, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety throughout the project.

Roles & responsibilities:

Provide leadership in the creation of skills, well-being and develop a supportive work environment for delivery staff.

Creating a detailed project strategy, plan and schedule and managing the project delivery within that plan ensuring the maximum outcomes for the client and Bovis.

Ensure quality is at a consistently high level and proactively identify quality issues, setting up and monitoring systems and outputs to ensure right first-time construction.

Establish and maintain appropriate communication and record keeping with all project stakeholders.

Review all costs and controls.

Build and maintain a qualified and experienced team. Managing the performance and development of the project team through coaching, mentoring and building the required skills and experience to ensure Bovis is recognised as a place people want to work and excels in project delivery.

Processes and Systems, use and promote Bovis standard tools and systems to deliver a successful outcome

Risk Management, develop a comprehensive understanding of project risk and through communication and collaboration.

Compliance,

Accountable for the implementation and compliance with all Bovis safety requirements across staff, contractors and work practices ensuring appropriate records are maintained and required reports are available.

Recognise and reward safe behaviours and practices.

Review the EHS plans and regularly review lessons learnt. Review the project sustainability objectives and targets ensuring compliance with Bovis standards and local regulatory requirements.

Build and maintain external relationships (e.g. clients, contractors/subcontracts) and develop trust and confidence

Credentials

• Have a related Chartership such as CIOB.

• Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role (BSc or MSc in Project Management or Building / Construction Studies or Engineering).

Essential Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Behaviour

Skills

• High emotional intelligence and able to demonstrate key leadership skills.

• Proven track record of delivering successful construction projects.

• Management and mentoring of staff and development of skills.

• Experience of project planning and resource allocation & managing design teams.

• Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively and lead the construction delivery team and construction workforce.

• Demonstrate an ability to be flexible in recognising where working methods require adapting and changing to suit a change in project needs or new challenges.

• Demonstrate an ability to ensure delivery of work packages and in places betterment of commercial targets.

• Ability to provide leadership in the creation of skills, well-being and develop a supportive work environment for delivery staff.

• Ability to manage the project delivery within a timely manner to ensure the maximum outcomes for the client and Bovis

Knowledge

• An in-depth knowledge of the construction process and construction methods.

• Knowledge of current construction laws, legislations, and regulations, standards and procedures.

• Expert knowledge of the construction industry.

• Understanding of programme duration and sequencing of works of relevant aspects of construction

Experience

• Pre-construction and site establishment experience.

• Experience of dealing with clients, contractors and construction activities.

• Design, procurement, construction and delivery experience.

• Experience in the delivery of medium to large scale residential new build projects (£50m + in construction value).

• Demonstratable experience of the delivery of major commercial office buildings.

• Experienced with and capable of being part of a bid team and undertaking pre-construction planning.

Behaviours

• Flexibility and openness of approach and willingness to work as a team player.

• Must lead in the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) vision, both personal and organisational, to create an existence absent of incident and injury.

• Eager to make an impact on the local community to create legacy.

• Strategic thinking and visionary.

• Develop and maintain relationships with trust and confidence.

• Willingness and drive to create environments where teams thrive.

• Ability to hold teams to account, have difficult conversations where needed and manage performance.

We will provide:

Car allowance

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Private medical health benefit

Life assurance

25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days

3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave

Health and wellbeing support and initiatives

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services

Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide

Industry leading parental leave

• Lead and manage the project team, including client representatives, design professionals, and supply chain partners, to ensure effective collaboration and communication.
• Develop and implement project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with client requirements and design specifications.
• Monitor and control project progress, identifying and mitigating risks and issues to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with project specifications and health and safety regulations.
• Manage and approve change orders, ensuring they are within the scope of the project and do not impact the overall project budget or timeline.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings, providing updates and reports to stakeholders and clients.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, implementing necessary measures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, providing regular updates on project progress, potential delays, and any changes to the original scope.
• Collaborate with the design team to resolve any design-related issues or conflicts, ensuring the final outcome meets the client's expectations.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior project managers and team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with a proven track record of successful project delivery in the construction industry.
• Experience in managing complex projects, particularly in the public sector, with an understanding of the unique challenges and requirements.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and lead diverse teams towards common project goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools, such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar applications.
• Knowledge of construction industry standards, regulations, and best practices, particularly in relation to listed buildings and heritage sites.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex project issues.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced construction environment.