Project Manager – Maternity Cover
Cake Industries design, engineer, fabricate and make beautiful things; from sculpture and staircases to bridges and pavilions. Working with the finest materials and taking a design-focused approach to all projects, we work with architects, designers, artists and contractors to bring concepts to life.
We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our team on a Fixed-Term Contract to provide maternity cover. There will be a structured handover period of a few months working directly alongside our Senior Project Manager before their departure. This will offer an excellent opportunity to embed in our processes and culture.
Role
· You will oversee a wide range of complex and interesting projects (including commercial staircases, public sculpture and bespoke structures) from appointment to completion, working closely with the workshop, design and installation teams, to ensure that projects are delivered on-time and within budget.
· You will interact with main contractor and client teams to ensure projects remain aligned to programme and scope, proactively identifying and tracking variations or design changes.
· You will have knowledge of the challenges of fabrication with a range of materials and processes.
· You will uphold high standards of work, demonstrating awareness of quality management across varying projects and contexts from structural fabrication to design.
· You will engage confidently, competently and professionally with our clients, representing the business’s interest in negotiations and discussions leading to successful project outcomes.
· You will liaise with and coordinate suppliers to develop and complete projects.
· You will have a positive attitude and enjoy problem solving within a creative and collaborative environment.
· You will maintain high standards of health and safety in your work, and plan for successful and safe fabrication and installation.
· You will report to the Senior Project Manager during handover period, and Operations Director and Managing Director once maternity leave begins.
Salary
Competitive, based on experience and competence.
Job Type
Full-time fixed term contract – anticipated to be 9 to 12 months.
Location
This role is based in our facility in south-east London, but with travel expected to relevant London sites. Due to the nature of your interaction with our workshop, installation and fabrication staff it is not expected that this role will be suitable for hybrid working.
Essential skills
· 3-5 years’ experience in a relevant environment (specialist fabrication, UK construction, architectural metalwork, or scenic construction sectors.)
· Practical experience managing project timelines and commercial project budgets.
· Experience understanding, creating and maintaining project Gantt charts.
· Experience within the construction industry at managing a contractor/subcontractor interface, including change control & variations and progress tracking.
· Understanding of 3D design and drawings using computer geometry packages.
· Knowledge of fabrication and making in a wide range of materials.
· Understanding of construction logistics, including deliveries and lifting.
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
· Exemplary time management and an organised and coherent approach to your work.
· Confidence and competence in using all relevant IT packages.
Desirable skills
· Experience with Gantt chart software such as MS Project or similar.
· Knowledge of a range of construction contract forms, particularly JCT based bespoke contracts.
· Familiarity with design software such as Solidworks, and/or Rhino 3D and Grasshopper.
· Degree level qualification in construction related subjects.
· CSCS Card and/or formal health and safety training.
· Valid UK driving licence
Please submit your CV and examples of previous work including contact details for two references to [email protected].
Applicants will be selected subject to an interview and skills trial.
Cake Industries is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from those who are historically not well represented in the construction industry.
We do not accept applications from agencies.
Pay: £32,000.00-£56,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
