Senior Project Manager

RSK Group

  • Abbey Wood, South East London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
We are seeking a talented individual with a proven track record in high end retail projects to join our team as a Project Manager / Employer’s Agent. You’ll be at the forefront of delivering exceptional retail spaces, overseeing projects from inception to completion.As a Senior Project Manager / Employer's Agent, you will be a pivotal member of our project team, leading and coordinating all aspects of high-end retail projects. You will collaborate closely with consultants, contractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team, collaborate with well-regarded clients and ensure the successful delivery of impressive retail environments.Working within KK’s 1 Team approach, you will be a pivotal member of our project team, leading and coordinating all aspects of high-end retail projects. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality.Individual Duties:
  • Lead the planning, execution, and closing of high-end retail projects, ensuring adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors, fostering strong relationships and effectively managing stakeholder expectations.
  • Oversee the procurement process, including tendering, contract negotiation, and awarding of contracts, while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets, monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to ensure construction activities align with project specifications, quality standards, and safety protocols.
  • Prepare and present project reports, status updates, and risk assessments to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and conflicts, implementing strategies to minimise disruptions and maximise project success.
  • Manage project documentation, including contracts, change orders, RFIs, and other relevant paperwork, ensuring accuracy and completeness throughout the project lifecycle.
Skills and Requirements:
  • Proven experience in delivering Project Management / Employer’s Agent duties, particularly in High-end Retail projects.
  • In-depth knowledge of construction processes, building and planning regulations relevant to retail environments.
  • Valid UK Driving Licence.
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to effectively lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management abilities, with experience in procurement, tendering and contract administration.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • A proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving, with a commitment to delivery superior results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to oversee multiple projects nationwide.
Knowledge of:
  • Proficient in Excel
  • JCT suite of contracts
  • Understanding of NEC contracts is preferable but not essential.
  • Ability to use measurement software / undertake measurement where required.
  • Proficient in financial and cost management tools.
  • Previous experience of retail / high-end retails projects is beneficial.
Kendall Kingscott (KK) is a UK-based, multidisciplinary construction consultancy of architects, building surveyors, project managers, quantity surveyors, principal designers (CDM), principal designers (Building Safety Act), interior designers, mechanical and electrical engineers and other personnel. Our staff of 200 offer our specialist consultancy services throughout the UK.Throughout our 60-year history, we have acquired wide-ranging expertise across multiple sectors, including education, healthcare, residential and retail and an equally diverse client base. From transformative refurbishments and ongoing maintenance to complex extensions and large-scale new builds, we work across the full project spectrum, offering variety, challenge and the chance to make a real impact.Our dynamic team structures offer the collaborative, supportive environment of a small company while providing the benefits and growth opportunities of a larger business. At KK, careers flourish. Our statistics speak for themselves: low staff turnover, countless success stories of career progression, impressive training success rates and sustainable repeat business. We nurture and develop our people to be the best they can be. Irrespective of when you join or in what role, we provide opportunities to thrive.As we continue to grow and elevate our services, we want to connect with talented individuals who share our vision. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel supported and respected and able to thrive professionally and personally. If that sounds like the right fit for your next chapter, please get in touch.Kendall Kingscott is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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