About this role
Title: Project Manager Seniority: Project Manager Sector: Commercial & Healthcare Discipline: Project Management Location: London (With Hybrid Working) Reporting To: Partner Why RLB? At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress. We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless. Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways. We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector. You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights. What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing. Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally. Our dedicated Project Management Team at RLB is responsible for seeing a project through the initial planning stages to completion. Their main task is to break down projects into stages, taking responsibility for monitoring and managing the programme, cost, quality, and risk of each stage of the project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our service to our clients and enjoy long term relationships with them. We are seeking a Project Manager to join our London team, specialising in Commercial and Healthcare projects. You will lead the delivery of projects, engage stakeholders, and ensure successful outcomes. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong collaboration skills, working with a wide range of stakeholders to effectively manage interdependencies and deliver objectives in complex environments to support the delivery of client’s projects. The role offers an opportunity to work on high-impact projects, in a collaborative and people-focused culture, with a high level of commitment to sustainability and innovation. Role Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery Support the delivery of commercial and healthcare construction projects from inception to completion. Work to structured and recognised project management processes and procedures using company management systems. Monitor and report on the progress and outcomes of the project or programme, using appropriate metrics and indicators Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards. Oversee tender processes and contract administration, including various building contracts. Identify and manage risks, opportunities, and project performance. Lead the project or programme team and delegate tasks, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities Manage multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate design, procurement, and construction phases. Client & Stakeholder Management Act as the main point of contact for clients. Build and maintain strong client relationships and maintain associated CRM’s internally. Foster and grow collaboration with contractors, consultants and stakeholders. Team Leadership & Development Mentor and support junior team members. Candidate Profile Qualifications Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline. Professional accreditation (or working towards) such as RICS, CIOB or APM. Experience Demonstrable experience delivering commercial or healthcare projects from conception through to completion. Strong knowledge of construction project delivery and contract administration (NEC & JCT preferred). Consultancy or client-side experience. Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders. Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal. Excellent customer service, communication, and client/external interface skills. A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines. Key account management and business development skills business development skills. Demonstrable leadership skills Experience working for a consultancy in a similar role. Behaviours Recognised as a client focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to their peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn. Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results.