Full Job Description
Description Motive is a multi-disciplinary
studio specialising in design, production and installation for
creative retail and commercial interiors projects. Based in South
London, we are a team of experienced project managers and designers
with skill sets including brand experience, conceptual ideation,
interior architecture and prop-making. We are a certified B Corp , committed to local and ethical production and
working for a more sustainable, environmentally conscious industry. We
work out of our creative studio in Elephant and Castle.
Motive is looking for Junior, Mid Level and Senior Project
Managers. Working as part of the Projects
Team the Project Manager will work on a wide variety of projects to
span shop fit-outs, pop-up shops, experiences, and workspaces. As a
Project Manager at Motive you will play a crucial role overseeing
projects from client briefing, through the design and production
phases, to install and client handover. Your communication and
attention to detail will contribute to the success of our projects,
ensuring that our clients' visions are brought to life.
Key responsibility examples listed below,
experience level dependent. Project
Management - Client and account management, using
effective communication, including in person and online meetings.
Complete client questionnaires and audits.
- Issue project
agreements and work with the Finance Manager to ensure each is signed
and filed.
- Work with the Design Team and suppliers to
research finishes, building methods and materials.
- Schedule project kick off meetings and wrap ups to deliver
projects successfully and utilise key learnings to develop process.
- Work with the Head of Design and Projects Team to collate
Project Development Costs and monitor the scope of the project if the
brief is altered.
- Ensure the design team, workshop and
subcontractors are provided with the information they need to aid the
smooth running of the project.
- Collate and manage
production budgets, including the review of supplier options and
production cost options. Safeguarding forecasted profits for projects.
- Create and manage timelines and schedules from kick off to
project completion.
- Attend and manage site surveys and
installations with clients and contactors.
- Manage PO
sheets and project reconciliations, keeping the Projects Director and
Finance Manager up to date with any changes.
- Communication
with the Finance Manager around client and supplier payment terms.
- Supporting the Senior Project Manager and Projects Director
with sections of larger projects and on-site presence.
Compliance - Ensure that
Motive H&S processes are followed whilst working on site, including
filing and collation of H&S documentation.
- Issue, collate
and analyse responses to the Bonafide Subcontractor Questionnaire and
Contract, making sure insurance cover is in date and adequate.
Motive Impact Reporting
- Collating information from suppliers to produce Motive Project
Reports.
- Working with the Projects Team to keep supplier
databases up to date within the impact hub. As well as researching new
suppliers.
- Incorporate Motive Impact Reporting into project
schedules and complete for presentation to clients.
Requirements We are
looking for a proactive and organised person with great communication
skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
You will have worked previously as either a Project
Coordinator, Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within the
industry. You must be eligible to work in the UK.
Benefits Studio team lunch on a
Tuesday
Work from home on a Wednesday