Construction Project Manager - Client Side

We are excited to partner with London Fire Brigade, who are seeking a Construction Project Manager - Client Side, to join our Corporate Services team. This role is pivotal in delivering construction workstreams for our New HQ project, ensuring they are customer-focused, on time, within budget, and carried out in accordance with agreed standards and policies.

• Annual Salary:  £52,242 to £67,836 per annum plus benefits,
• Location: hybrid / Southwark
• Job Type: Full-time 
• 2 Years Fixed Term - employed directly by London Fire Brigade

Day to Day of the role:

• Project manage suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver building projects as part of a wider team.
• Oversee refurbishment, extension, and new build project activity, including operational fire station buildings.
• Manage and set project briefs in consultation with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the LFC’s Standard Station Design Brief.
• Oversee the appointment and management of consultant teams and building contractors.
• Set up and manage internal governance and reporting structures.
• Work closely with various departments within LFB to ensure successful project delivery.
• Prepare business plans, reports, budgets, and programmes to deliver projects across the estate.
• Ensure all projects comply with LFB objectives, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Obtain necessary statutory consents for project works in conjunction with the consultant project team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Significant experience in project managing property-related projects, including contract management of consultants and contractors.
• Formal qualification in a nationally recognised property and/or project management discipline (e.g., RICS, RIBA, Prince2, APM) or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT), NEC suites of contract, or similar contracts.
• Experience in appointing and managing consultants and building contractors via competitive tender or framework.
• Proficiency in reviewing design drawings, project programmes, specifications, and tender/contract documents.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices, equality issues, and contractual procedures.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package, benefits and annual leave
• Opportunity to contribute to the safety and well-being of the London community.
• Engaging in a role that is at the heart of the LFB’s vision and future developments.
• Being part of a dynamic, forward-looking organisation.

To apply for the Construction Project Manager position, please apply asap and I will be in touch asap to discuss in more detail.