ChandlerKBS provides independent consultancy services across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. We work with some of the largest private, public and utility sector clients. We take pride in delivering an excellent service.

We are seeking to recruit a Project Manager to join our established Rail team supporting our clients in the delivery of active rail projects in Cardiff.

The role will be a combination of working out of our Cardiff office, home working, and occasional visits to clients offices/sites.

The role of a Project Manager includes the following responsibilities:

- Supporting the use of the full range of Project Management Process.

- Assume day to day responsibility for small-medium sized projects and demonstrate the ability to take on tasks with minimal supervision and supporting larger projects and programmes of work.

- Support knowledge capture, sharing and innovation.

- Seek advice on procurement and contracts.

- Support preparation and evaluation of tenders, contractor/consultant selection and contract documentation.

- Support risk and value management, including facilitation of workshops.

- Contract administration for relevant contract provisions, monthly reporting and chairing project meetings.

- Deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner to a high standard of quality.

- Undertake service delivery in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Practice, particularly Health & Safety and Quality Assurance.

- Undertake service in compliance with client’s corporate governance procedures where applicable.

- Achieve all objectives as required by the annual performance review process.

- Demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and continuous improvement.

- Communicating effectively with all stakeholders to ensure that all parties are kept informed on all relevant matters impacting and influencing projects.

- Support Senior PM team as required.

Key Attributes:

The ability to -

- Deliver results in a client facing role.

- Deal with a wide range of stakeholders.

- Provide support to junior team members.

- Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Non-industry specific degree.

- Working towards MAPM / MRICS other equivalent qualification or experience.

- Supporting Project Management Qualifications such as PRINCE2 Practitioner / Certified Project Manager / MSP / Risk Management.

- Some formal Leadership training.

- 4+ years’ experience.

- Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters.

- Good experience of industry standard forms of contract, typically JCT and NEC.

- Good technical project management skills and provide leadership to others on PM Processes: Risk, Opportunities and Issues, Planning/programming, Change control, Reporting, Stakeholder management and Communications.

- Interpersonal and team building skills.

- Developing interpersonal skills with both client and staff.

- Some experience of delivering multiple projects or programmes of work through the entire project life cycle.

- Good understanding of HS&E legislation and planning to obtain formal training.

- Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us.

As well as receiving a competitive salary, you will also have an opportunity to take advantage of our flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Our core benefits include:

- 24 Days Annual Leave (with the ability to purchase up to 10 extra days)

- Private Health Insurance

- Life Assurance

- Critical Illness Cover

- Generous Pension Scheme

- Car Allowance (subject to role)

- Annual Professional Membership Fees

- Bespoke Training & Development Plans

- Health & Wellbeing Initiatives (Cycle to Work Scheme/Gym Discounts/EAPs)

ChandlerKBS is an equal opportunities employer, an accredited Investor in People (IIP) and has a RICS approved APC programme.