About this role
Title: Project Manager Sector: Commercial, Residential, Higher Education, Life Sciences Discipline: Project Management Location: London (With Hybrid Working) Reporting To: Associate / Senior Associate 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. The successful candidate will lead and / or support the delivery of projects across sectors, including but not limited to Commercial, Residential, Higher Education, and Life Sciences. 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 Lead or be part of the team in the delivery of construction projects from inception to completion. Monitor and report on the progress of the project. 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. Client & Stakeholder Management Build and maintain strong client and other professional team members relationships. Ensure services are delivered to client expectations and satisfaction. Foster and grow collaboration with clients, contractors, consultants and stakeholders. Team Leadership & Development Mentor and support junior team members including Graduates and Apprentices Candidate Profile Qualifications Degree-qualified in a relevant construction-related discipline. Professional accreditation (or working towards) such as RICS, CIOB or APM. Experience Demonstrable experience delivering a range of 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. A track record of working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines. Experience working for a consultancy in a similar role. Excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal. Excellent customer service, communication, and client/external interface skills.