Kew - Senior Project Manager

Person Specification Education and Experience (Essential) 1. Degree or equivalent in a relevant building/construction discipline (Architecture, building Surveying, project management). 2. Member of a recognised building/construction related professional body: CIOB, RIBA, RICS or CIBSE. 3. Significant and proven experience of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex and diverse projects (including significant M&E and the use of sustainable/green technologies), acting in the role of Client representative. 4. Track record of consistent delivery against time, cost, and quality targets. The basis of this experience should have been obtained from delivering projects of at least £5m. 5. Proven experience of delivering projects on sites containing significant heritage assets or environmental restrictions (SSSI, AONB, SAC, etc) from concept through to completion. 6. Proven experience managing projects with statutory consent requirements/needs/issues(planning, listed building consent, building control, etc). Must have thorough understanding of the process and requirement of planning process. 7. Extensive and sound knowledge of construction techniques, construction technology and building pathology gained through study and worked experience. To include green infrastructure and sustainable approaches to design. 8. Experience of managing and reporting project budgets throughout the project lifecycle. This must include monthly forecasting, developing project cost plans, appraising third party cost information, assessing valuations, and providing initial cost estimates (order of cost) for prospective projects. 9. Experience of assisting in the development of multi-year project programmes that take into account, condition, business need, client operations, budget, sustainability goals and site context. 10. Extensive, successful, construction based working knowledge and experience of Health, Safety & Environmental management. Especially relevant to major refurbishment works and new build projects on occupied, operational sites with direct contact with the general public. 11. Proven experience and knowledge of managing and successfully delivering significant/complex projects using a structured project management and reporting system. 12. Good knowledge of construction related Health & Safety and Environmental legislation e.g. Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Environment Act 1990 and CDM Regulation 2007. Must have a working knowledge of the CDM regulations with proven understanding of duty holder’s roles and responsibilities.

13. Experience and knowledge of building contracts and their administration. Must also be able to demonstrate experience resolving significant contractual/cost disputes. 14. Proven experience and knowledge of procurement and engagement of construction design professionals, in support of major capital projects and work programmes. 15. Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstratable experience of reporting and presenting to senior management. 16. Experience of successfully managing and supporting project team members either directly as a line manager or indirectly as the a project lead. Job Specific Competencies (Essential) • Successfully manages and delivers all projects using the principles of Best Practice project management methodology. • Negotiates, using logic and reason to persuade and influence others to find the solutions that everyone will accept. • Builds and maintains strong working relationships both internally and externally in a collaborative style. • Influences key stakeholders at all levels. • Works co-operatively with customers/stakeholders, maintaining regular, consistent and clear communications to produce innovative solutions • Demonstrates leadership and management skills to motivate, coach and mentor teams. • Demonstrates ethical behaviour at all times and promoting it in others within the department. • Understands how to plan financially and manage a budget. • Researches, writes and presents robust and comprehensive business cases. • Demonstrates ability to produce project plans using Microsoft Project. • Successfully represents Estates Department at a senior level in relation to the capital programme and Site Master Plans • Keeps abreast of latest changes and development in areas relevant to post (e.g. CDM legislation, project management, energy management, H&S, etc.)

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