Exceptional Opportunity: Senior Project Manager (Education Sector) with Reds10
Are you a seasoned project manager with a deep experience in education sector projects and a strong understanding of preconstruction and construction stages? If so, we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity with Reds10, an offsite construction company that is revolutionising the industry.
At Reds10, we aim to 'help everyone live, learn and thrive in amazing spaces'. Our dedication extends beyond the completion of projects - we aspire to create a positive influence on our people, our clients, their customers, and the communities we inhabit. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of our journey as we reshape the future of construction.
Who we're looking for
We value individuals who embody our core principles - straightforward, personable, agile, restless, and smart. An exceptional candidate will be an experienced, commercially savvy project manager, comfortable in a client-facing role. You should be adept at managing preconstruction processes, overseeing planning, and cultivating relationships with various external stakeholders.
Join us and enjoy
- A competitive salary with regular performance reviews.
- 25 days of holiday.
- Full access to internal and external training and development opportunities.
- Monthly team socials.
- Regular team events, including summer and Christmas celebrations.
- Life assurance coverage of 4 times your salary.
- Enhanced benefits after successful completion of probation: including enhanced pension contributions, private medical with BUPA, medical cash plan, cycle to work scheme, professional fees reimbursement, company sick pay scheme, and enhanced maternity and paternity pay (once eligible).
Your role
Based in our London HQ with required visits to various locations, you will operate as the Senior Project Manager for education sector projects. This role is client-facing, requiring effective leadership to manage relationships and ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.
You will oversee the preconstruction process from RIBA Stage 2 to 4, lead the planning process, engage with various external stakeholders, and negotiate the contract sum with the client. During construction, you will be responsible for maintaining client relationships, administering contracts, and providing support to the site manager.
- Act as the main point of contact to the client and their advisors on the project
- Oversee the preconstruction process from RIBA Stage 2 to RIBA Stage 4
- Lead client and design team meetings. Understand the client brief and budget. Lead the external design team to develop a design that aligns with the client’s brief and budget
- Negotiate fees with external consultants. Manage change control during preconstruction in accordance with the Reds10 process. Coordinate with the Reds10 Commercial Manager to update project cost plans and internal Reds10 project budgets
- Coordinate with the Reds10 Commercial Manager to develop the construction procurement strategy, build the contract sum, and procure the construction phase, in accordance with the Reds10 process
- Lead the Reds10 external consultant teams to prepare and achieve planning permission for the project, including discharging planning conditions
In addition to your project-focused tasks, you will also have the opportunity to work on bids and take on line management responsibilities, furthering your growth and career progression within Reds10.
Key skills/qualifications
- Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline/ or equivalent work experience
- Member of APM/RICS/CIOB or equivalent professional organisation, or actively working towards membership
- Established senior project professional, having worked as either a Project Manager at a consultancy, or as a Preconstruction Manager at a contractor. Construction Manager’s with strong preconstruction experience will also be considered, as will individuals from a client background
- Experience of working throughout all project stages from inception through to the end of defects period
Location
Head Office
129-130 Metal Box Factory
30 Great Guildford Street
London
SE1 0HS
Apply
Help us create a future where everyone can live, learn, and thrive in amazing spaces. Apply today to become our Senior Project Manager for Education Sector Projects.
To apply, please submit your CV to careers@reds10.com or speak to our Recruitment Lead Chris Bennett.
Join us at Reds10 and play a part in redefining the construction industry. We look forward to hearing from you.
