Senior Project Manager | Cambridge, UK

at  TSA Riley

• Project Management
• PROP | Science and Technology
• Cambridge
• Permanent / Full Time

17/10/2024

• Previous experience of working on listed buildings is desired
• Hybrid working

TSA Riley are a leading, international property and construction consultancy which grew from a single purpose: to help clients and communities realise the transformative power of their built assets.
We are seeking to hire a Senior Project Manager in Cambridge to work on exciting regional projects within Cambridge and the immediate surrounding areas.
TSA Riley have built up a strong reputation within the local Cambridge market and boast an impressive and exciting client base which spans across multiple sectors of the built environment. This includes working on the city’s university and college buildings, residential, healthcare and commercial projects.
We work on a number of listed buildings in the area, therefore candidates with prior experience of working on similar projects would be of particular interest to us in relation to this role.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree qualified in a relevant subject such as Construction Project Management, Engineering or a similar equivalent subject.
• Membership to a relevant professional body such as the CIOB or RICS is strongly desirable.
• A proven track record of working in a similar construction project management consultancy role within a reputable construction consultancy.
• Prior experience of working on grade listed buildings is desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills with demonstrable experience of working alongside reputable clients on large scale projects and developing successful and lasting partnerships.
• Experience of carrying out full pre and post contract duties in a Project Management role.
• Experience of administering contracts under JCT contract, including design and build and traditional forms.
• The ability to manage and mentor junior members of staff effectively.

WHO WE ARE:

TSA Riley has a 130-year heritage dating back to 1890 when Henry Riley Esq first established a quantity surveying practice in London. In Asia Pacific we trace our roots back to the 1980s through the merging of several respected, small project management and advisory firms.
Now, in the 21st century, we’re defining and pioneering a new way of helping our clients drive greater value and impact from their built assets. Plan. Procure. Deliver. Optimise. Decarbonise. We call this project consulting.
We provide expert strategic, commercial and operations advice; project and cost management; carbon advice; and dispute resolution. This uniquely broad range of services - across the project lifecycle - means we understand the interdependencies at every stage. We combine this with hands-on experience and personalised service to drive greater value, impact and certainty for our clients’ projects.

• Reporting into the Executive Director and performing a fully autonomous role, working with multiple clients and projects across Scotland.
• Ensure our client(s) achieve their stated objectives through close teamwork, proactive risk and programme controls and the provision of contractual advice.
• Prepare full tender documentation, for consultant or contractor appointments, in line with the TSA Riley requirements and present these to the client for review and comment.
• Administer the tender processes for consultant and contractor appointments.
• Provide /obtain advice on contractors, specialists, procurement routes, cost and programme solutions and present to the client.
• Acting in an Employers Agent role on behalf of our clients.
• Administer / manage cost/variation procedures as applicable under the relevant Appointment or Contract
• Attend and/or chair meetings within line with the appointment provisions.
• Prepare financial and progress reports for the client, ensuring their specific data requirements are included.
• Instigate value engineering and standardisation processes aimed at optimising efficiency for both TSA Riley and the client.
• Propose innovative initiatives on service delivery for TSA Riley management consideration.
• Prepare development and delivery programmes in Microsoft Project, ensuring the key deliverable objectives are understood and reported adequately.