Principal Project Manager

Location : Neath

Salary : 46,464 to 49,498 per annum

Hours : 37pw

Duration : Permanent

Benefits : Excellent pension, 25 days plus BHs (32 days after 5 years), life assurance, etc

My client is a local authority who urgently require an experienced Project Manager who is looking for an exciting new opportunity within the construction industry.

Your Role

• Support the Architectural Design and Project Management section for the whole lifecycle delivery of new build, refurbishment and extensions of Council Properties and Facilities and in the delivery of major capital projects.
• Evaluate, appoint, and manage teams of external consultants, contractors, officers and specialists involved in the projects.
• Lead managerial and operational responsibilities for multi-disciplinary teams whilst following statutory processes (including Planning, Building Control, SAB, Health & Safety, financial regulations etc.).
• Advise on capital programme projects particularly in dealing with complex, contentious, and contractual issues including compensation events/claims.

Requirements

• Significant experience at a Senior level in a Project Management or Quantity Surveying sector of the industry
• Extensive experience in construction, design, contract management, procurement processes, contract administration, planning and health & safety regulations.
• A degree qualification or equivalent in an appropriate construction related discipline
• Experience of building relationships and influencing a range of internal and external stakeholders with the ability to manage competing priorities and business objectives.
• Experience of managing a multidisciplinary team at a senior level.
• Extensive Knowledge of contract administration including dealing with contractual disputes.
• Membership of an appropriate professional Institution such as the RIBA, RICS, APM or Institute of Structural Engineers.
• A full UK Drivers Licence.
• Project Management Qualifications, such as PRINCE 2, NEC Accredited PM, etc.

To Apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the regions foremost employers and will offer job security as well as further job opportunities for the right person. If you would like to be considered, please send your up-to-date CV to Totec today or give us a call to discuss any queries you may have.

All applicants must be eligible to live & work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility is required from candidates as part of the recruitment process (i.e. visa, residency permit, passport etc.)

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