Project Manager

Are you a Project Manager looking to play a key role in the delivery of complex cladding remediation and building safety projects?

Atkins Search is currently working in partnership with a leading international construction consultancy to recruit a Project Manager for their Nottingham office. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-profile remediation schemes from day one whilst also gaining exposure to a diverse range of projects across the wider built environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates from either a consultancy or contractor background looking to further their project management career within a highly respected consultancy environment.

Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of your own projects whilst developing your career within a growing and highly respected consultancy?

Atkins Search are currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy based in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of an established, collaborative team delivering cost management, Employer's Agent and project advisory services across a diverse range of residential and commercial developments.

Due to continued growth and an internal promotion, our client is seeking an ambitious Quantity Surveyor who is looking to broaden their experience, work closely with clients and progress their career within a business that genuinely invests in its people.

Our client is a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy providing Project Management, Cost Management and Advisory services across the UK and internationally.

Their Nottingham office supports a wide-ranging client base across sectors including Residential, Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Industrial, Retail and Public Sector developments.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and significant investment across the building safety sector, they are seeking an ambitious Project Manager to strengthen their growing team.

Our client is an established and highly regarded construction consultancy with offices across the UK, providing a comprehensive range of Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Employer's Agent, Fund Monitoring and Advisory services.

Since its inception, the business has built a reputation for delivering a flexible and tailored service, underpinned by technical expertise, long-lasting client relationships and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Working across both the public and private sectors, they support clients on a wide range of residential, commercial, healthcare, care, industrial and mixed-use developments. Their continued success has been built on repeat business, trusted partnerships and a collaborative approach to project delivery.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing cladding remediation and building safety projects from inception through to completion.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders and project teams.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams.
• Managing project programmes, risks, reporting and governance processes.
• Monitoring project performance to ensure delivery against programme, cost and quality objectives.
• Chairing project meetings and maintaining clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Ensuring compliance with current legislation and industry best practice.
• Supporting business development activities where appropriate.
• Assisting in the delivery of projects across a variety of sectors within the wider business portfolio.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for delivering a range of cost consultancy services across multiple projects whilst acting as a key point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.

Projects currently include residential developments, affordable housing schemes, build-to-rent projects, commercial refurbishments and mixed-use developments throughout the Midlands and wider UK.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Degree qualification within Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Experience delivering construction projects within a consultancy, contractor or client-side environment.
• Exposure to cladding remediation, façade replacement, refurbishment, fire safety or major capital projects would be advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Professional membership with APM, CIOB or RICS, or working towards chartership, is desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost Management or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3+ years' experience within a consultancy, contractor or client-side environment.
• Experience independently managing construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying duties.
• Experience producing cost plans, tender documentation and cost reports.
• Proficiency using measurement software, ideally CostX.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
• A proactive and organised approach to workload management.
• MRICS status or a desire to work towards Chartership would be advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Car allowance.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Pension contribution.
• Private healthcare.
• Professional membership support.
• Structured career development and progression opportunities.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.

Our client is committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive professionally whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

The successful candidate will receive:

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience.
• Car allowance.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Hybrid working arrangement following successful completion of probation.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Matched pension contribution.
• Private healthcare.
• Life assurance.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Structured support towards Chartership.
• Share incentive scheme.
• Employee wellbeing programme.
• Volunteering days and additional lifestyle benefits.
• Clear and realistic progression opportunities within a growing business.

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As a Quantity Surveyor, your duties will include:

• Providing pre and post-contract Quantity Surveying services across multiple projects.
• Preparing cost plans, budgets and feasibility studies.
• Managing tender processes and procurement strategies.
• Producing valuations, cost reports and financial forecasts.
• Administering construction contracts and managing change control processes.
• Acting as Employer's Agent on Design & Build developments.
• Managing project risks and identifying value engineering opportunities.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors and consultants.
• Supporting and mentoring Assistant Quantity Surveyors where appropriate.
• Taking ownership of projects and ensuring services are delivered to the highest professional standards.