Construction Project Manager

Liaise Limited, a leading provider of high-quality specialist support services for adults with autism and complex learning disabilities, is driven by a mission to empower individuals to lead richer, happier lives. Starting from a single site in London, the company has expanded to 43 services across South-East England, London, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. Currently, we support 270 individuals and boast a dedicated team of over 1,000 employees. Our services span supporting living accommodation and residential homes.

Overview

The Construction Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the successful planning, delivery and governance of construction and refurbishment projects across Liaise Limited’s portfolio of supported living and residential services. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and compliance standards, supporting Liaise’s mission to create safe, homely and person-centred environment for adults with autism and complex learning disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Track progress: Monitor project milestones, deadlines, and overall performance against the project plan.
• Oversee finances: Review project costs and budgets, ensure financial covenants are met, and verify contractor invoices against actual progress.
• Ensure compliance: Verify that work is performed according to design, contract specifications, and quality standards.
• Risk management: Identify potential risks, conduct risk assessments, and create or maintain a risk register.
• Quality control: Conduct quality reviews and assessments, and ensure that materials and equipment are suitable.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on project status, deviations, and potential issues for stakeholders like lenders, clients, or developers.
• Site inspections: Conduct regular site visits to assess the work, verify progress, and identify any deficiencies.
• Issue resolution: Act as an "early warning system" by flagging and helping to resolve problems and providing corrective measures when deviations occur.
• Manage the procurement process to appoint contractors to undertake the projects required

Core Functions

• Review project proposals to assess viability and provide advice on cost, procurement, and schedule.
• Analyze performance metrics and report on goals and objectives.
• Ensure scope creep is managed and the project stays within defined boundaries.
• Assist with technical advice and due diligence reporting.
• Attend progress meetings and provide input

What Liaise Offers

• A dynamic and supportive work environment, fostering personal and professional growth.
• Opportunities for career advancement in a rapidly expanding company.
• A culture that values innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to quality care and service.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting your experience and expertise.