About the client: SSA are recruiting a Project Manager for a contractor who specialise in drylining projects. My client has been a leading Drylining Contractor based in London and works on some of London’s most prestigious projects.
The successful candidate must have a proven track record of project managing a large project independently from start to finish.
About the Role:
- Liaise with pre-contracts department and clients to facilitate efficient job hand over on receipt of orders
- Carry out pre-start site surveys
- Order materials & allocate labour. Co-ordinate your delivery on time- and site- specific basis
- Ensure familiarity with site; develop & maintain good relationships with site managers
- Understand site requirements & manage multiple installations
- Ensure that Health and Safety requirements on site are adhered to at all times
- Document & process variation orders
- Ensure that projects run to time and on budget
- Creating and maintaining an efficient Projects management system, including Tender analysis file
- Handling ad hoc client and team requests
- Record keeping, filing, managing appointments and correspondence
- O&M documentation
- Approving purchase invoice payments
About the Candidate:
Numerate and literate with very good spoken English
Good knowledge of various computer packages including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Callidus (desirable)
Proven track record of project managing a large project independently from start to finish
Experience liaising with and instructing labour
Good organiser and time manager
Focus on contract management and delivery of projects on time, on budget and to a high standard
Excellent communication & negotiation skills (verbal and written), with team, suppliers, site supervisors and clients
Good overall IT skills
Strong commitment to the role and delivering on objectives/deadlines
Positive attitude and friendly outlook
Able to work under pressure, prioritising to meet deadlines, juggling busy workload and multi-tasking
Points of Appeal:
Reputable business who have formed strong repeat business relationships with a number of notable Main Contractors
