Project Engineer/Manager

Job Title:                            Project Engineer/Manager – Hotel Group

Reports to:                         Senior Management and Ownership

Location:                            Central London

Salary:                                Competitive salary plus benefits

Job Purpose:                      Working as part of a hotel projects team to assist with construction projects – dealing with all structural/civil engineering issues.  Assisting with planning and management of prospective projects. Preparation and overseeing of maintenance plans for the existing hotel portfolio.   

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Dealing with structural and civil engineering issues for the existing hotel portfolio and new construction projects.
• Creating and reviewing preventative maintenance plans for the existing hotel portfolio.
• Work with Senior Management Team to fully understand and define the scope of work for prospective projects.
• Work with Senior Management Team to assist with the preparation of initial project budgets and schedules.
• Assisting with the sourcing and implementation of the design team on prospective projects based on the scope of work in conjunction with the Senior Management Team.
• Ensure that the project design meets brand and owner requirements and approvals within the approved budget.
• Actively participate in the design and construction of all assigned projects.
• Assist with the preparation of weekly project status reports, schedules, variance to budget, potential cost overruns or scope and pro-actively communicate the findings and potential areas that may impact schedule and/or budget to Ownership and the Senior Management Team.
• Ensure all assigned projects meet required quality and brand standards.
• Ensure all project related documentation are prepared and provided accurately and in timely manner.
• Oversee assigned projects from start to finish and ensure project is delivered on time and within budget.

Contracts

• Assist Senior Management Team in negotiating with construction companies, architects, and design firms.

Relationship

• Manage outside project consultants (as necessary) and 3rd party contractors to meet project objectives and resolve issues.
• You will establish strong and lasting relationships with consultants, contractors, developers, trades, local boroughs/councils and other various partners in order to maximize efficiency in current as well as future projects.

Communication

• Coordinate and communicate effectively with respective in-house teams throughout various project phases to ensure accuracy and efficiency at all levels.
• Communicate and enforce company safety standards and operating practices at all times.
• Ensure Ownership and Senior Management is updated at all times with regards to project development schedule and progress.

Other Duties

• Any other additional tasks as assigned by the Ownership and Senior Management.

PRE - REQUISITES FOR CANDIDATES

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering is essential.
• Minimum of 3 years’ of proven working experience in the construction industry
• Experience in project management across the full life - cycle, particularly in hospitality sector developments would be a distinct advantage.
• Knowledge on pre-contract & design issues associated with Hotel projects is advantageous
• A sound knowledge and understanding on UK Planning Requirements is advantageous

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Confident and effective communicator.
• A strong knowledge of the hospitality Industry with exceptional business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Proven Influencing Skills and negotiation skills.
• Client facing, articulate and well presented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent numerical skills with the ability to interpret figures and information.
• Strong Team Player
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize work appropriately and multi-task. Works well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Honesty and discretion, for dealing with sensitive business information.

If you are interested in this role, please apply now!