Graduate Project Manager

Our client is a young and dynamic design and project management consultancy specialising in design and effective use of space within the workplace. They pride themselves on offering a complete service to their clients.

The role: Our client is currently looking for a self-motivated and energetic Graduate Project Manager hopefully with a Design interest or Bias to join their busy team. In return they will provide some incredibly extensive and valuable experience in a high profile environment with experienced and welcoming staff. They will be looking to support and sponsor the right candidate through the RICS APC or PRINCE2 process and to offer the right person a long rewarding career rather than just a short term job/placement. The role is varied and covers a number of disciplines, and will require serious commitment. Excellent IT and communication skills are a must, along with an interest in office accommodation and new ways of working.

Duties: The individual will support our team and help manage a number of projects on the ground. The role will include day to day liaison with project teams in order to assist the development of our space management tools, project processes, office move & churn activities. Assist with management/reporting requirements and the delivery of the project to the required standard, on time and within budget. Assisting with technical solutions required on a day to day basis and to help the team to enhance project and business performance. The Graduate PM will be responsible for the administration of Projects supported by the one of our clients company Directors. Working as part of the London Design and Projects team you will be challenged to work with clients and contractors with a diverse range of objectives and to help ensure that the projects are successful and comply with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
Projects Taking and developing project brief in line with clients' requirements. Preparing scheme designs with costings & programmes for completion of projects and specification of works. Assisting with the organisation of documents for tender and advising on the appointment of contractors, designers and procurement routes. Contract administration support throughout project execution phase. Liaising with contractors, consultants and central service department advisors during the on-site construction period.

Moves Providing workplace strategy consultancy and advice, producing reports and developing implementation plans to include culture change and change management. Involvement in the planning, implementation and management of moves. Identifying and communicating with internal businesses throughout the project. Liaison with approved suppliers for furniture and installation teams on site.
General Project Support & moves management out of hrs when req'd – flexibility in working to deliver ALL projects. Project support to all other members of the Projects & Space Planning Team.

Our client has been based in London now for 20 years and working very closely with a range of clients across South, Midlands and North of England. Our clients role is to roll out significant changes and redesign the space by introducing amazing schemes with vibrant colours, stimulating materials and evocative spaces to allow such a fluid and energetic company to enjoy the space and create productivity and stimulation.

To apply for the role of Graduate Project Manager in London, please send a copy of your CV and covering note using the link provided.