Project Manager

About the Opportunity

Title: Project Manager

Division: National Programmes

Location: North West

About RLB

At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.

We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless.

Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.

We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.

You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.

Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Overview Of Role

We are currently recruiting a Project Manager for our National Programmes Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual to join and strengthen our Project Management offering and presents an excellent prospect for a proactive individual to take responsibility for providing all core Project Management services on several interesting projects.

You will gain valuable project and client exposure, be given responsibility for your own projects and be offered a platform to progress with genuine support from the team and wider business to achieve your career goals.

Responsibilities

• To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures
• Comply with established procurement/commercial/contractual strategies
• Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards
• Management and preparation of key stage reports from feasibility through to completion and post-handover
• Management of meetings, taking and preparation of minutes
• Attend meetings onsite at regular project intervals
• Preparation of progress reports
• Working knowledge of various forms of building contracts
• Managing project cost from scope through to final account

About You

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.

A valid driving licence, vehicle and willingness to travel are essential requirements for this role.

Eligibility

NEC and JCT Experience desirable but not essential

Ability to identify and develop potential opportunities to secure more business for RLB

Well organised, diligent, proactive, assertive, well-disciplined, and commercially astute

A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines on high volume fast paced programmes

Retail construction desirable but not essential

Qualifications

Construction Project Management degree or a similar construction related qualification with experience gained within a similar role

Chartered or equivalent professional qualification or currently working toward – we will provide all necessary support to help you achieve this

Behaviours

Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn

Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results

Benefits

• Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
• Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
• Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
• Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
• Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.
• Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
• Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
• Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

About Company

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