Project Manager / Building Engineer

Newman Stewart ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Contract Type: Permanent

Overview

Project Manager / Building Engineer 6m Fixed Term Contract £Negotiable Manchester with travel Our Client Our client is a leading specialist laboratory operating in the UK and on a global basis. With a strong history and highly regarded reputation they are the market leader in their field. Because of an internal move they wish to hire a Project Manager / Building Engineer to help upgrade and refurbish an existing laboratory and as a priority project manage the fit out of a new laboratory in Dublin. The Role Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Work closely and advise the board of directors on major refurbishment and expansion projects within the business Source and manage architects and building contractors Oversee all major building projects from initial design stages through to tender and completion Qualifications & Experience The candidate will be a rounded Engineer and Project Manager who can demonstrate extensive experience in a similar role, ideally with experience of laboratories or very similar technical environments. With experience of as much of the following: Planning & project managing technical 'fit outs' Day to day maintenance of remotes sites and offices Managing facilities contracts and sub-contractors Contribute to site Health & safety Ideally experienced managing the build / fit out of new scientific contract test laboratories. Health & Safety trained - NEBOSH Financially and commercially aware Likely to be degree educated in a building, scientific or technical subject Excellent communication skills, the ability to work with directors, peers and external suppliers. Experienced in supplier contract management Remote site management Attention to detail and IT literate Excellent planning, detail conscientiousness and organisational excellence Cohesive and inclusive leadership and team membership Deadline obsessive Prepared to take on additional challenges as and when they develop Willingness to travel worldwide as and when required. To Apply This is an excellent opportunity in a challenging, fast paced and dynamic business. Interested parties should apply accordingly or contact Steve Bennett in the first instance for a confidential conversation. Contact details can be found via the Newman Stewart website. About Us Newman Stewart is a privately owned, leading provider of Executive Search, Talent Advisory & Psychometric Assessment Services. With offices in Leeds and London we identify excellent people for our excellent clients, nationally and internationally and we are proud of the results that we deliver.