Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager - Architectural

Salary: Up to £80,000 + an excellent benefits package + bonus

Location - East London

Projects - Residential / Commercial

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Architectural Finishes Package Manager to lead the procurement, execution, and close-out of architectural finishes on a fast-paced, high-profile project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tender Management: Develop tender package scope documents. Collaborate with Design Managers and external consultants to produce well-resolved, buildable designs. Pre-qualify bidders, compile tender documents, manage the tender process, and assess tender returns.
• Contract Award: Conduct commercial negotiations, recommend awards, and prepare contract documents. Inform unsuccessful bidders and archive all tender responses.
• Contractor Management: Organize contractor kick-off meetings, ensuring compliance with site logistics, health and safety, and quality requirements. Oversee contractor submittals, track their progress, and review technical submissions.
• Project Coordination: Maintain communication across the project team, facilitating effective collaboration. Supervise and inspect the contractor's work, documenting all findings and ensuring timely defect resolution.
• Quality Control and Inspection: Conduct progress meetings, inspect factory conditions as necessary, and rigorously monitor quality standards and completion levels.
• Completion and Handover: Manage the final phases of contractor work, ensuring all documentation, O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and health and safety files are complete. Draft a comprehensive project report, including "lessons learned."
• Health & Safety: Uphold and promote health and safety standards per Canary Wharf Group's guidelines.
• Additional Duties: Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by Senior Management.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Educational Background: Relevant degree (or equivalent) in Construction or Building Studies is desirable. Minimum qualifications include C&G HNC & ONC in Building Studies.
• Technical Expertise: Proven experience managing finishes such as dry lining, high-quality stonework, timber, and toilet fit-outs on fast-track projects.
• Track Record: Demonstrable success in delivering high-quality architectural finishes, with experience in contracting, construction management, and commercial development.
• Skills: Strong communication, detail-oriented decision-making, and a proactive approach to health and safety. Experience with document management systems is essential, with Asite knowledge preferred.
• Professional Standards: Commitment to ongoing professional development, technical competence with Method Statements and Risk Assessments, and health and safety awareness.

This role requires a self-motivated individual capable of both independent and team-focused work, who will promote project success and uphold rigorous standards across all aspects of architectural finishes. If you feel that this is the role for you, please apply with your latest CV