About the Company
You will be joining an established and friendly team based out of their central London office, with surveying experience ranging from Director to junior level. You will have the potential to grow, as they offer strong training schemes with hopes to get the right individual fully qualified in their field. This will be part of a long-term development plan, tailored to your personal training needs and career aspirations. Opportunities for development and role diversification are regularly reviewed on a bi-annual basis to ensure your career goals are on track, and they place a strong emphasis on "growing our own talent" - so opportunities for progression are bountiful.
Job Description
This organisation is seeking a highly driven and experienced Associate Project Manager to join their London team.
Their sectors of operation include residential, commercial, arts & leisure, and education - with residential developments being their primary area of operation. This role will mostly focus on their operations in the residential Build-to-Rent sector, and in particular, the transaction stage of the process
You will be joining a company led at the very top level by Chartered Surveyors, meaning professional development, knowledge sharing and best practice are at the very core of how they deliver their services. You will be provided with opportunities for leadership and progression as you advance your surveying career with them.
They are looking for an individual who has the initiative to hit the ground running. The work pace is fast and understanding their objective to be 'the consultant of choice' is key to how they deliver an exceptional service.
Responsibilities:
No two days will be the same but your general responsibilities will include:
Providing pre-contract services including chairing client and development commercial and technical meetings
Providing Employer's Agent and Contract Administration services across a variety of projects from inception to completion
Providing pre-contract services, including chairing design team meetings and managing the pre-construction phase
Working with consultant fee budgets and monthly reporting upon expenditure
Preparing, regulating, and analysing costs for tenders and contracts
Experience in various forms of procurement and contracts to be able to advise clients
Identifying, quantifying and managing risk on projects
Assessing value for money
Administering JCT construction contracts and development agreements, including chairing meetings
Valuing work completed on-site and certifying payments
Assessing cost variations
Preparing cost reports and cash flows
Preparing and agreeing final accounts
Assessing and agreeing extension of time and loss and expense claims
Mentoring their Assistant Surveyors in delivering their scope of services and achieving their own professional career goals
Requirements
The right individual will have:
3-5 years (minimum) experience in the industry with pre-contract and procurement experience
Be proactive and keen to engage with both client, consultant, and developer teams
Confidence at client meetings
Strong ambitions to develop their technical skills
A team player approach and ability to work closely with clients and colleagues
Commitment to the RICS and completing the APC, if not already achieved
Good communication and workload management skills
Excellent problem-solving abilities
A methodical approach to tasks
Experience in JCT contracts and bespoke Development Agreements (Desirable)
Strong technical knowledge of construction
A full, clean driving licence (Desirable)