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The UK's leading workplace design & fit out company creating unrivalled workspaces that drive performance are on the market seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple larger projects.

They provide complete workplace consultancy, from a single office relocation, design and fit out, to workspace planning, refurbishment, and interior branding on a global scale. Our clients rely on us to craft bespoke and sustainable workspaces and our proudest moments are seeing their first reaction when the doors open to their new offices.
Based in Central London, with a regional presence in the south, midlands and north of England. Core activity is design, project management and delivery of high-end workplace interior fit outs.

Role overview

General

- Build good relations with client and project team
- Ensure all aspects of the build process are satisfactorily completed on time, within budget and to the highest possible standard
- Carry out perfect delivery and produce snag free jobs
- Be able to run more than one contract at a time at varying stages
- Liaise with construction teams, landlords and clients
- Management of site manager and site teams on your projects
- Oversee all aspects of build process and monitor build quality on site
- Co-ordinate contractors and designers, bearing in mind specification and costs
- Visit each live site at least once per week
- Have a clear understanding of standard work practices / relevant BS standards and codes
- For each project you will complete pre-contract work including the following - building survey analysis; Building Control / Section 20; design coordination; dealing with all aspects of tender submissions; producing budget from detailed costings; master programme; executive summary cost / per sqft price; issue landlords submission pack; cover off all aspects of Health & Safety plan; issue planning applications; test costs via sub-contractors; deal with all contractual issues and produce contract pack.

Health & Safety

- Maintain perfect site set up standards at all times
- Ensure compliance with all statutory Health & Safety requirements in conjunction with the Group Health & Safety Manager
*Oktra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Oktra seeks applications from all backgrounds to join our teams
and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.

Pre-Contract

- Produce pre-contract and construction programmes
- Produce outstanding works / finishes schedule / micro programming

Financial

- Tendering and negotiation and procurement of all trade packages to ensure most cost effective solution
- Budget control on contract
- Valuations
- Variations - prepare, issue and agree variation orders for client sign-off
- Preparing project cash flow forecasts; maintaining positive cash flow on every project
- Cost reporting - issuing full financial statements to clients on a weekly basis
- Improving the gross profit on the contract and reporting GP updates to Directors
- Controlling the debtors and chasing payments in advance of due date
- Mitigating overspends
- Ensuring final account is agreed at practical completion

Administration / Legal

- Organise, chair and minute sub-contractor and client meetings
- Coordinate O&M documentation and certifications in conjunction with Contracts Secretary
- Understand standard contract terms, JCT, etc, and the provisions made within a contract
- Deal with defects at end of the defects / liability period
- Ensure PC Cert is issued and filed on the system at end of job

Skills/attributes required:

- A relevant degree
- Ability to work to tight deadlines; excellent time management skills
- Previous office interior construction experience
- Strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritise workloads, work under pressure and to your own initiative
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues and clients
- Ability to use MS Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360 and Projects

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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COMPANY

My client is a Forward-thinking Industry Leading D&B commercial office fit out Contractor who have a healthy order book and due to continued success and are looking to add an experienced and capable Project Manager to join their already successful team.

They are looking for an exceptional and aspirational Project Manager and will offer an excellent package including a progressive opportunity for the right candidate. They are specifically looking for someone to oversee a £4m commercial office fit out.

THE ROLE

The Project Manager will need to be capable of overseeing a Cat B project from inception to completion with support of the commercial team. Your duties will include but not be limited by:

* Overall responsibility for on-site projects from order stage to the completion of defects certificate
* Ensuring client satisfaction and quality finish to improve on customer relationships gaining further works
* Provide a proactive and highly effective service to clients
* Liaison with other team members in preparation of sub-contract orders cost comparisons and payments
* Cost reporting to Manager
* Ensuring that all projects are run in compliance with Health and Safety regulations and the general housekeeping on-site is as expected
* Attendance at site meetings including preparation of all information required
* Ensuring cost and waste control
* Assisting inefficiently in recording all cost variations and the swift conclusion of final accounts
* Be prepared to travel weekly to sites as required

CANDIDATE

My client is looking for a Project Manager to deliver a £4m Cat B project. The ideal candidates will have the following skills / experience: -

* Experience managing commercial fit out projects from inception to completion
* Track record working as a Project Manager with a D&B commercial office fit out contractor
* Excellent management skills
* High level of computer literacy
* Ideally professionally qualified
* Excellent stakeholder management skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Meticulous and highly organized

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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A professional and industry leading fit out contractor who specialise in the fit out and refurbishment of office buildings and commercial premises within central London and the Home Counties are on the market seeking a Project Manager for their Small Works Division.

With an array of projects based in Central London and the Home Counties, they are looking for experienced Project Managers who will be responsible for the daily management of our commercial fit-out projects ranging from £50K to £1M.

Taking overall responsibility for the client journey from start to finish, you will have a track record of successful projects. You will enjoy variety, from managing a multi-disciplined team and subcontractors to overseeing the project programme, design, quality management and health and safety aspects of the project lifecycle.

A natural people person and relationship builder, you will have strong communication skills and the ability to navigate the complexities of the project management process with precision and integrity.

Minimum Requirements

Experience at Project Manager levelMain Contractor experienceCommercial fit out experienceTrade, technical or degree background desirableIn-depth knowledge of the construction process

Project Manager (Fit Out) Job Description

A good team player and leaderA good track record of delivering fit out projectsAct as an on-site client representative/liaisonExperience managing a multi-disciplined site teamA trade background (desirable but not essential)Experience dealing with day-to-day operational issuesManaging contractors on site and ensuring they meet deadlines and expectationsCost controlProgramme and progress reportingAttending and leading client and professional team meetingsConducting regular site reviews: undertaking safety audits, daily activity audits, progress reviews, snagging of installed works and managing coordinationThe ability to plan and programme projects with knowledge of planning softwareHealth & Safety management; overviewing and compiling risk assessments and method statements as necessary for all site tasksControl of noise and control of substances hazardous to healthUnderstanding of risks, conducting assessments and managementNeighbourhood relationship management - knowledge of CCS desirable but not essentialInspections of contractor works etc that may necessitate working at heights, climbing/traversing scaffoldsCollation and preparation of closeout schedules including O&M manualsGood presentation skills with involvement in the work winning process - bids and interviewsA motivated self-starter

Benefits:

Travel and salary allowanceCompany insurance schemes including Private Medical (inc Private GP Scheme)Employee Assistance ProgrammeCompany Pension SchemeDiscounts for gym, shopping, cinema etcAnnual mini-health checks

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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