Graduate Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a Graduate Project Manager to join our busy Project Management team in Belfast due to an increasing pipeline of work within a range of sectors, but primarily Education, Leisure and Housing.

We will provide work / life balance, and opportunities for career growth and progression, through flexible working, membership of professional bodies and career progression towards professional status while offering a competitive salary and a diverse range of projects.

PURPOSE OF JOB: 

To lead and delivery projects for our clients, as part of the Project Management team through concept and detailed designs, planning, procurement and construction on a variety of projects including primary education, secondary education, social housing and other project management schemes.

Tasks will include management of internal and external design teams, project management, client and stakeholder communication and consultation, report writing, programmes, procurement of specialist services and main contractors, NEC contract administration, quality control and other job related tasks. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

As a member of the Project Management Team, under the guidance of senior team members you will undertake the following duties: 

• Establish a strong working relationship with clients and key stakeholders and ensure that all approvals are in place to meet schedule dates, as well as understanding regulatory requirements where applicable
• The successful delivery of the project to agreed targets, eg programme, budget and quality utilising in-house project management tools and processes.
• Participate in ensuring the integration of design, development, construction delivery, commissioning and process requirements is achieved using the subject matter experts in the team (including own expertise as appropriate)
• Participate in ensuring the project deliverables have been tested, commissioned and handed into operation in accordance with the clients requirements
• Liaising and co-ordinating with clients, design team members, both in house, other offices and/or external consultants,
• Chairing design team meetings, site progress meetings and client liaison meetings as appropriate,
• Managing and leading procurement of contractors on behalf of clients,
• Undertaking the role of NEC Project Manager throughout construction,
• Any other relevant project management duties as may be required from time to time and as determined by Directors.