Project Manager

Are you a Project Manager looking to work on high-profile retail projects for a market-leading consultancy?

Atkins Search is currently working with a leading international construction consultancy to recruit a Project Manager for their Nottingham office. The successful candidate will join an established team delivering major retail programmes alongside a broad portfolio of projects across the built environment.

This position offers the opportunity to work on fast-paced, high-value projects whilst benefiting from excellent career progression and exposure to a diverse client base.

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 highly regarded construction consultancy delivering Project Management, Cost Management and Advisory services throughout the UK.

Their Nottingham office works across a broad range of sectors including Retail, Commercial, Residential, Healthcare, Education, Industrial and Public Sector developments.

Due to continued growth and an increasing workload, they are now seeking an additional Project Manager to support the delivery of major retail schemes.

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, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing retail fit-out, refurbishment and development projects from inception through to completion.
• Acting as the key interface between clients, consultants and contractors.
• Coordinating project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Managing project programmes, risks, budgets and reporting processes.
• Monitoring quality, programme and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Leading project meetings and ensuring actions are delivered effectively.
• Building strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Supporting national project roll-out programmes.
• Assisting with business development and client account growth activities.
• Supporting delivery across a wider range of built environment projects as required.

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 ideal candidate will possess:

• Degree qualification within Project Management, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Previous project management experience gained within consultancy, client-side or contractor environments.
• Experience within retail, fit-out, refurbishment or commercial projects would be advantageous.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• A proactive and collaborative approach.
• Membership of 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 fees paid.
• Structured training and development programme.
• Clear opportunities for progression.
• Flexible benefits package.

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.