Project Manager

Are you a dynamic and organised Project Manager with a passion for delivering cutting-edge laboratory spaces? Do you thrive managing multiple projects concurrently?

Randstad is delighted to be partnering with a specialist fit-out and refurbishment contractor in London, renowned for their expertise in creating high-quality laboratory environments. Due to their continued success and expanding portfolio, they are seeking a proactive and driven Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of 1-3 laboratory fit-out and refurbishment projects at any given time.

About Our Client:

Our client is a leading contractor within the niche sector of laboratory fit-outs and refurbishments. They work with a diverse range of clients across research, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and academic institutions, delivering technically complex and highly regulated spaces. This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist company with a strong reputation and a commitment to innovation and quality.

The Role:

As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of multiple laboratory fit-out and refurbishment projects, typically running 1-3 sites simultaneously. You will be the key point of contact for clients, design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, meeting the specific requirements of laboratory environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of laboratory fit-out and refurbishment projects from inception through to final handover.
• Develop and manage detailed project programmes, ensuring key milestones are met across multiple sites.
• Oversee and coordinate all aspects of the projects, including design liaison, procurement, site management, and commissioning, with a strong understanding of laboratory-specific requirements (e.g., containment levels, specialist services).
• Manage and effectively communicate with site teams and subcontractors across multiple locations.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, design teams, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication for each project.
• Proactively identify and resolve any project-related issues or challenges across your portfolio of sites.
• Manage project budgets, monitor costs, and ensure financial targets are achieved for each project.
• Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations and laboratory-specific safety protocols across all sites.
• Produce regular project reports, providing updates on progress, risks, and opportunities for each project under your management.
• Manage variations and ensure they are accurately documented and agreed upon for each site.
• Ensure the quality of workmanship meets the required specifications and the stringent standards of laboratory environments.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the construction or fit-out sector.
• Specific experience in laboratory fit-out and refurbishment projects is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in managing multiple projects concurrently.
• A strong understanding of construction processes, building regulations, and ideally, laboratory-specific requirements (e.g., cleanrooms, fume cupboards, specialist gases).
• Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively across multiple sites.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively lead and motivate site teams across different locations.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications, including those for laboratory services.
• A proactive and problem-solving approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality, particularly within regulated laboratory environments.
• Relevant CSCS card.
• Valid UK driving license with the ability to travel between sites.

What's On Offer:

• Competitive day rate, commensurate with experience and specialist knowledge within the laboratory sector.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of technically challenging and cutting-edge laboratory projects in London.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment within a specialist contractor.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a niche and expanding market.

Next Steps:

If you are a highly organised and technically capable Project Manager with a passion for delivering exceptional laboratory spaces and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, we encourage you to apply.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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