Senior Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic and driven construction consultancy, supporting the delivery of a range of complex public sector projects across Healthcare & Blue Light, Higher Education and Local Government.

About us

At Fulkers Bailey Russell, we're not just about delivering projects - we're a construction consultancy that is focused on making a positive impact. We deliver exceptional consultancy services, champion sustainability and most importantly, empower and prioritise our people.

As a proud B Corp, we're committed to high standards of social and environmental performance and making the journey smooth and successful for our clients. We're big enough to lead complex, high-profile projects, yet small enough to genuinely support and care for our employees - our 'Fulkers people'.

What does the role involve?

In this role, you will be responsible for leading a variety of construction projects, managing them autonomously from outset to completion. The position offers hybrid working between Fulkers and our Client's offices, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the public sector. Please note, due to the nature of our clients, security vetting will be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects of varied size and complexity, undertaking the day-to-day project activities of a Project Manager, as well as providing senior support and representation on projects where required
• Supporting other senior members of staff in project delivery and internal processes
• Guide and direct project team members to ensure compliance with our company set standards, procedures, and guidelines
• Support Associate Directors with resource management, fee management and reporting
• Maintain and support good client working relationships acting a main point of contact for queries, as necessary
• Undertake reviews of lessons learnt, implementing changes for future improvements
• Ensure internal systems are kept updated such as finance and resource trackers and timely sign off of invoices
• Support in the conflict resolution
• Internal governance such a reviews of flash reports and senior signatories on approved documents
• Ensure compliance with client gateways and their governance processes
• Undertake the production of fee bids with the support of the Bid Team and Associate Directors
• Actively involved in mentoring and training internal staff and CPD activities
• Working collaboratively with the client and other consultants
• Observe Health & Safety provision in the working environment and CDM 2015 regulations including escalating any HSE issues
• Endeavour to improve our social and environmental impact

Requirements

• This role involves working closely with a blue light client and therefore security vetting to NPPV Level 2 clearance will be required.
• Longstanding experience as a Project Manager within the construction industry
• Ideally Chartered accreditation with experience post qualification
• Ability to deliver larger and more complex projects through the whole project lifecycle
• Support junior members of the team with mentoring and development
• Development of leadership and management skills
• Ability to manage fees and assist with fee bids
• Generate new work through the management of client relations
• Excellent knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety

Benefits

Joining Fulkers means more than just joining a great team - it's an exciting journey filled with rewarding benefits!

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus an extra paid day off for your birthday and Christmas shutdown
• Option to buy or carry over up to 5 additional holiday days annually
• Private health cover from day one
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave
• Charitable volunteer day
• Agile working policy
• Annual discretionary bonus and salary review
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Access to a wellbeing app and online learning platform
• Career development, chartership support and training opportunities
• Internal recruitment referral bonus scheme

Fulkers Bailey Russell is now a Certified B Corporation, meeting high standards of social and environmental performance. We're dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace - diversity in our team leads to creativity, innovation, and better business outcomes, and we promote equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates diversity.

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