Job Application

The candidate will have worked on Office/Workplace/Hospitality fitout, refurbishment or relocation projects and have had exposure to RIBA work stages.

It would be advantageous if the candidate had previous experience and/or working knowledge of IT Physical Infrastructure (Comms spaces, Structured Cabling), Active Network (LAN, WAN, WiFi), AV Systems and Physical Security systems.

My Central London based client is a leading IT, AV and Security design practice for the Built Environment. Now due to continued growth and expansion our organisation is currently looking for an experienced Programme/Project Manager.

The candidate will have experience of the following:

• Leading multi-disciplined teams on prestigious, complex, high worth Built Environment projects in the Developer Base build/Office & Workplace and Hospitality sectors
• Acting as primary point of contact for their Consultants, Client, Design Team and Construction Project Managers to ensure that they deliver a consistent, high-quality service for projects
• Developing Project Governance, (MS) Programmes and Reporting information as required
• Working with the Commercial team to develop RFP response information and attending bid presentations

This will be a chance to be exposed to some of the most prestigious construction, fitout, refurbishment projects across a broad range of market sectors. There are also opportunities for international travel (though this is not mandatory).

You will work within our Consultancy Group and be based in our London office.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Lead their team engagement with Clients to establish clear briefs and technology requirements
• Provide input into technology strategy and briefing documentation
• Manage their team through the design phases of IT, AV and Security systems
• Co-ordinate their involvement in the competitive procurement process
• Provide Programme Management for the team through project delivery including approving design submittals, site inspections, final commissioning & acceptance and client handover

Anticipated Person Profile:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience, demonstrating the ability to provide high quality Programme Management to both in house and to clients.
• Formal qualification in Project Management eg PRINCE2, Agile, APM etc.
• Previous experience in consultancy with exposure to projects in the built environment
• A team player who can work effectively with personnel at all levels
• Creative and persuasive personality, a self-starter, able to be both forceful and tactful
• Business oriented with the ability to address complex IT issues
• Clear and fluent communicator, both in written and spoken delivery.
• Graduate or graduate calibre