The DLP Consulting Group is looking for a highly organised, positive, pro-active Office Manager to support our busy team of Architects and Town Planners in the Liverpool office, and the wider Group, providing cover for the team of Office Managers during periods of leave. Who are we looking for? We’re looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic candidate with a ‘can do’ attitude. You will have exceptional organisational skills and be confident and adept at juggling competing demands on your time. You will be based at our Liverpool office and will report to the Liverpool Office Director, with a dotted line report to the Practice Director. You will also work in a team remotely alongside the other Office Managers across the Group, implementing and maintaining Group processes and procedures with staff at the Liverpool office. The team of Office Managers also provide support and cover for each other’s periods of leave. What do we expect from you? As an Office Manager you will work under the supervision of senior staff. You will be proficient with Microsoft Office with a good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Adobe. Responsibilities will include: Setting up and maintaining electronic client files Typing, proof reading and formatting letters, reports and documents Assisting with billing, maintaining record and drafting letters Preparing mailshots Operating the telephone system Utilising and updating the Company databases Arranging travel, client meetings and networking events You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and have experience working in a busy, fast paced office environment. You will be willing to take personal responsibility for providing an excellent service when communicating to our clients, and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and initiative. What can you expect from the DLP Group? The DLP Group is one of the UK’s leading employee-owned planning-led practices, providing tailored multidisciplinary advice to our clients across the development sector. Joining Cass brings with it the opportunity to gain valuable experience working alongside skilled professionals who will provide you with essential guidance and support to grow your career as a professional. You will also have the ability to work for a wide variety of clients and projects across both the private and public sectors and alongside colleagues in the wider DLP Group’s core business sectors which include: Planning Research & Analysis Masterplanning & Urban Design Transport & Infrastructure Sustainability Engineering Environmental Services The range of benefits that we offer to our employees includes private healthcare with BUPA, life insurance, company pension with a salary sacrifice option, cycle to work scheme, contributions towards professional subscriptions and enhanced maternity scheme. Supporting your professional development We support our staff with a very active training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme which is intended to educate, inform and invite feedback. Our CPD programme involves presentations from both external speakers and internal staff members, with all staff encouraged to present on a relevant topic to develop their presentation skills. Every staff member is formally reviewed at least annually. During this process, achievements and future targets are reflected upon and discussed – always with the aim of learning and moving forward. We provide support in relation to working towards chartership such as RIBA and you will be mentored throughout your career development with us. Supporting your wellbeing As an Employee Ownership Trust, our staff, their wellbeing and their personal and professional development is of paramount importance to us. We are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and wellbeing throughout the DLP Group and as an organisation we seek to: Actively contribute towards enhancing social value, including through our impacts on the environment, communities, local economies and innovation. Promote mental, physical and social wellbeing in the workplace. Actively promote, celebrate and enhance diversity across the organisation. Cultivate and promote an inclusive culture that maximises the talent, skills and diversity within our workforce.
JOB VACANCY Construction Project Manager (SOC Code: 2455) CONTRACT TYPE Permanent HOURS 9am to 5pm (with a 30-minute unpaid break) 37.5 hrs per week PLACE OF WORK 59 Windsor Road, Tuebrook, Liverpool L13 8BA (Home-working opportunities will be provided based on business needs, therefore, this will be a hybrid role) SALARY £43,300.00 per annum We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced Construction Project Manager (SOC: 2455). The ideal candidate The Project Manager will be the driving force behind the success, stability and execution of our building projects throughout the entire development process. You will be responsible for the planning, design and construction from commencement to completion and subsequent facilitation of the handover. A creative, pragmatic and imaginative and forward-thinking persona will be expected. Building a solid and dependable team requires clarity of vision and planning, therefore, your organisation skills coupled with the ability to remain calm, collected, and methodical whilst having a clear overall picture of projects will be required. We will help and encourage you to confidently grow within your role within the company as our goal is expansion. Joining us at the beginning of our rapid expansion trajectory, is a great opportunity to pioneer our growth with us. Your great level of attention to detail for all health & safety, COSHH, risk assessment and many other qualities will be part of the great Project Manager you are. Though this role is a 9 am to 5pm role, work patterns may vary, and this will largely be determined by the nature of project being undertaken. The ideal candidate must be flexible and adaptable. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ● Steering building projects from inception to handover and completion ● Liaison with other Bond Property Solutions team members in improving the management processes and structures. ● Procuring construction works including main contracts, enabling works, major packages and specialist trades working closely with Bond Property Solutions Management Team. You will also support the generation and approval of tenders. ● You will monitor the progress of our projects, report and report remedial actions to management, effectively manage the project budget and all costs to ensure successful completion within budget estimates coupled with compliance with best practice and meeting the specified quality and standards. ● Your duties will include the preparation of progress reports, incorporation of contractor and consultant project reports and briefing the team. ● You will monitor and update project financial forecasts and cash flows, manage construction project teams, chair meetings with design teams, cost consultants, contractors and other specialists/stakeholders. ● You will occasionally report to the director as required and conduct regular strategic planning and forecast in addition to assembling information for invoicing at the end of projects. ● You will also be able to manage and coordinate construction activities/sites ensuring strict adherence to health and safety on site and that each project is delivered in accordance with the RAMS for the project. ● You will work schedules based on prior discussion with clients, architects, surveyors etc. ● You will be responsible for temporarily hiring, inducting and supervising staff. ● You will conduct forecast assessments of potential challenges and disruptions to ongoing projects, including the impact of traffic and new developments. ● You will be responsible for coordinating and ensuring that materials and construction methods are compliant with specifications and statutory requirements and that there are no deviations from agreed plans. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: ● Ideally ICE,MRICS, MCIOB or other suitable professional bodies considered (but not essential) ● A good academic background is essential; therefore, the prospective candidate must have an undergraduate degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering or any related subject. ● A complimentary postgraduate qualification in either Project Management or Construction Management will be essential. ● A minimum of 5 years in building and project management experience, as well as proven project delivery experience at planning and construction stages will be essential. ● A full understanding of project delivery, costs, and programme management in both residential and commercial settings. ● You will have the ability to compile project programmes, review, amend and update them using MS Project, Aster or similar construction programme software. ● Strong communication and interpersonal skills ● A dynamic individual with a pro-active approach and excellent problem-solving skills. ● A hands-on approach and a willingness to work with and alongside the team. ● A proven ability to lead and build strong relationships with internal and external teams. ● An effective team leader and team player with the ability to work autonomously and work under own initiative. ● Excellent design skills and high proficiency at understanding building regulations. ● Willingness to undergo of and on-the-job training. ● Good interpersonal skills and eloquence in English. Those requiring sponsorship, will need to meet the Home Office approved English standards such as the B2 English test. ● DBS Clearance ● Passport/ID ● Right to work ● The closing date for applications is 26 August 2025 BENEFITS: ● Competent salary £43,300 ● Auto pension enrolment with NEST ● Bonus Scheme and occasional home-working opportunities depending on business needs. ● Great opportunities to progress within a growing company. ● 28 days annual leave on a pro-rata basis ● Work-related travel time will be reimbursed at your standard hourly rate CONTACT US: Please email your CV and Cover Letter to the details below or contact us on the Job Today website