Senior Project Manager

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Heeton UK has a portfolio of 10 UK-based hotels including world-famous brands such as Doubletree by Hilton, Hampton by Hilton, Holiday Inn Express Hotel Indigo and Heeton Concept Hotels.

We have a fantastic new position for a Senior Project Manager to manage the execution of capital project works. This will include major projects such as the extension, development and reconfiguration of our current portfolio of property but also overseeing of large M&E repairs and replacements, property rebranding, refurbishments, FF&E replacements, public area updates and more across a diverse range of hotels in the UK.

This role can be based out of our Leeds or London office with a requirement for travel to all UK-based sites.

Why work for us:

We offer market-appropriate salary plus access to our extensive benefits package, which includes:

• Contributory pension scheme of up to 5% with service
• Exclusive access to the employee recognition & reward scheme - Heeton Rewards
• Service-based annual leave (increasing up to a maximum of 5 extra days)
• Life Assurance, Income Protection and Employee Assistance schemes
• Private Medical and Dental cover
• Employee & Friends/Family discounted rates at Heeton-operated hotels
• Referral scheme
• Numerous voluntary benefits, including buy holiday scheme, Cycle to Work, Healthcash Plan and many more
• Heeton is an expanding company which offers excellent career opportunities

What we need from you

• Previous project management experience in building refurbishment and renovation.
• A strong background in construction and a good understanding of how buildings work and current construction methods.
• Strong planning and organising skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Experience working in operating hotels during a construction phase.
• Up to date knowledge of CDM, building regulations and construction H&S.
• Communication and influencing skills, in person and writing.
• Analytical, problem solving and sound decision-making skills.
• The ability to lead and manage projects.
• Flexible, collaborative, hands-on approach to enable success in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to build and develop positive working relationships with the wider team and Service Partners.
• Attention to detail but also the ability to see the implications for the bigger picture.
• Commercial awareness.
• Organisation, time management, prioritising and the ability to handle a complex, varied workload.
• A good knowledge of IT packages.
• Ability to read and understand technical and architectural drawings and experience in product and project specifications.
• Flexibility for UK travel and overnight stays

Your day-to-day

• Take responsibility for projects to be delivered to schedule and on budget.
• Take responsibility for driving projects forward through all phases of the project.
• Participate in regular project review sessions, ensuring proactive management and helping communicate upcoming, forecasted or potential risks and issues.
• Ensuring that projects deliver on government regulations and environmental, health and security standards.
• Engage with the project's key stakeholders, ensuring each stakeholder understands what their contribution needs to be in a timely fashion.
• Work closely with the MD Office and Operations Team to ensure continuous knowledge of project status, potential issues, and opportunities.
• Advising businesses on increasing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Overseeing building projects, renovations or refurbishments.
• Drafting reports and making written recommendations.
• Clearly communicating requirements to suppliers
• Specification of both products and projects.

Heeton is all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and celebrate diversity. We are an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, and everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we are on a journey regarding diversity and inclusion and would welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.