Job Specifications
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm ((although part time hours could be considered for the right candidate)_
Salary: Dependent upon experience
Location: Based at one of our main offices (Hull - Bridgehead, Leeds, Stockton, Nottingham or Manchester), with some opportunity for home working (a balance to be achieved to fulfil the role requirements) and a requirement to travel nationally for effective team and commission management and business development.
Role Overview
Working as a key member of a growing team, the Project Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery and management of programmes and projects in the built environment for Sewell Advisory and its clients.
We have strong focus on projects which aid and support public sector clients including NHS, DfE and Local Authority. The role will involve the development of key customer relationships with our customers to understand them in detail to ensure our service and approach is tailored to their needs and requirements.
The individual will be experienced in their area of the business, providing support and guidance to customers, colleagues and project teams. The primary focus is to develop and deliver a range of new built and refurbishment projects from the concept stage (RIBA 0) through to completion (RIBA 6/7), with an emphasis on managing the project delivery on behalf of our clients.
In this role, the individual will be capable of developing their own brief and providing guidance to our customers of good process, procedures and milestones which aid the development and control of projects.
The role includes a significant customer facing element to ensure client satisfaction and to support in the generation of new business opportunities
Responsibilities
Leadership and Management:
Mentor and coach Junior Consultants and Graduates whilst working on commissions, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and professional growth
Day to day management of their own projects, including task allocation and progress monitoring
Support the Director of Project Delivery in achieving business targets, through the management of direct commissions and monitoring / reporting on project performance
Drive a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and professional development across the consultancy team
Provide leadership, advice and consultation on the design, development and implementation of projects, to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Deputise for the Senior Project Manager(s) where required
Governance:
Reporting directly to Senior Project Manager / Technical Associates supporting all aspect of Project Delivery
Ensure all appropriate contract documentation is in place for commissions
Implement best practices in project delivery and management, ensuring robust risk management and quality control
Monitor and report on project progress and performance, ensuring accountability and transparency, including client reports where required
Assist in the management of the Sewell Advisory supply chain
Ensure that all work is invoiced in line with project cashflows
Highlight any issues, problems, opportunities, risks, threats, solutions, ideas, complaints or positive feedback to the Associate Directors and Project Delivery Director in a timely fashion
Keep accurate up to date timesheets and expense forms
Customers:
Lead client engagements from proposal to project delivery, ensuring client satisfaction and value delivery
Develop tailored solutions to meet client needs, enhancing Sewell Advisory's reputation in the market
Provide a first-class consultancy service to internal and external clients/partners
Always develop and maintain excellent client / customer relationships and engagement
Develop and maintain excellent relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders and organisations
Understand the market, e.g. strategic direction, opportunities, and threats
Business Development:
Identify and communicate new business opportunities to expand our client portfolio, service offer and market presence
Lead on business development through project delivery and key account holdings by developing and maintaining strong customer relationships
Promote the Sewell Advisory and wider Sewell Group brand and services to existing and new customers where appropriate
Provide case studies for all completed projects to grow and further enhance the business collateral
Business Improvement:
Conduct project reviews and performance analysis to identify areas for improvement and innovation (interim and post project evaluations)
Promote a culture of continuous learning and development, encouraging team members to share insights and best practices
Work as part of a team that collaborates on projects, and shares evidence, best practice, and ideas to continuously improve processes and products and develop innovative solutions
Engage with the Safety, Environment and Compliance team to ensure we are working to the latest
About the Company
With bases across the North of England, we’re a diverse group of businesses with a shared sense of purpose. United by our culture and driven by a desire to enrich people’s lives and make the world a better place. Whether you shop in one of our retail stores, commission us to look after your building, or work with our consultants on a strategic business case, you’ll soon see why people like doing business with us.
Sewell Group is made up of two distinct parts – our Estates collective and our Retail arm. Both very different, ...
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