DCS Senior Project Manager - Croydon/Heathrow

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS); Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) in London, UK is seeking a DCS Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of mechanical, electrical, fabric or construction projects from scope to handover.

You will manage project teams, ensure on-time, on-budget delivery, uphold HSE standards and align with commercial contracts, while developing opportunities and maintaining strong client relationships in the data centre and critical environment sector.

Qualifications

• Commercial awareness.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Strong influencing, selling and negotiation skills.
• Present with confidence.
• Understand commercial and financial metrics.
• Internal and external customer relationships.
• Networking skills.
• In-depth understanding of CDM Regulations and demonstrated ability to implement them on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead their teams in the safe delivery of projects.
• Ensure projects are secured and delivered on time and within the financial requirements and margins as specified by the business.
• Take ownership of the full project lifecycle.
• Ensure that all projects adhere and are managed to commercial agreements/contracts.
• They must comply with statutory regulations, are QHSE compliant and meet technical industry standards.
• Ensure internal governance with CBRE project processes.
• Plan and develop long term opportunities by creating a proposal pipeline in line with the clients' CAPEX plan.
• Develop and manage all bids, tenders and proposals.
• Responsible for generating and securing new sales to exceed the annual financial plan.
• Seek out opportunities to generate projects through innovation and different technologies.

Education

Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent CDM training)

Job description

Job Title: DCS Senior Project Manager

Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions, Critical Environment

Location: London, UK

COMPANY PROFILE

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and investment. We leverage the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of our clients worldwide. Our commitment is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, and globally capable real estate service firm. With over 70,000 employees globally, we operate in 48 countries.

Job Purpose

To lead delivery of mechanical, electrical, fabric or construction projects following the project management process from cradle to grave (meeting with the client, developing a scope of works, putting together a tender and delivering the projects on site through to handover).

Role Summary

The purpose of the role is to:

• Lead their teams in the safe delivery of projects.
• Ensure projects are secured and delivered on time and within the financial requirements and margins as specified by the business.
• Take ownership of the full project lifecycle.
• Ensure that all projects adhere and are managed to commercial agreements/contracts.
• They must comply with statutory regulations, are QHSE compliant and meet technical industry standards.
• Ensure internal governance with CBRE project processes.

General Activities

• Ensure the safe delivery of projects through the management of risk and competence.
• Provide leadership in identifying and specifying project opportunities.
• Act as conduit for new project opportunities and allocate work accordingly.
• Sign acceptance of Client PD & PC appointments.
• Deliver contractual commitments on secured projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on all maintenance contracts.
• Complete projects on time and on budget and to the satisfaction of all parties.
• Identify, reduce and manage all risks (technical, statutory, health and safety, commercial or otherwise) associated with every project.
• Maximise profit through cost reductions and better buying of subcontractor services.
• Ensure best value for money is provided with better buying with our supply partners and suppliers.
• Develop solid business relationships with key stakeholders.

Business Development

• Plan and develop long term opportunities by creating a proposal pipeline in line with the clients' CAPEX plan.
• Develop and manage all bids, tenders and proposals.
• Responsible for generating and securing new sales to exceed the annual financial plan.
• Seek out opportunities to generate projects through innovation and different technologies.
• Lead the sales process through solutions development, participation in presentations and consultation meetings.
• Tender projects on behalf of the Client, ensure scope, program and site restrictions are consistently explained/issued to the vendors. Complete a FOE (form of enquiry) document and issue it with the tender documents.
• Undertake tender evaluation.

Building Relationships

• Develop effective relationships with current and potential customers through demonstrating our capability in project delivery solutions.
• Build strong relationships with supply partners through which we can bring innovation to our customers.
• Ensure effective solutions which meet quality expectations can be delivered to our customers.
• Work with operational managers to ensure the collaborative development of the projects business with effective team working and support of colleagues.
• Work closely with the site Contract Managers and Area General Managers to develop opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise between the Client, designers, contractors, and third parties to facilitate clear communication and resolve issues promptly.

Compliance

• Make certain you and your team comply with project management policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policy across all activities.
• Regularly audit and review performance.
• Carry out monthly and ad hoc project review meetings covering all aspects of Health & Safety / CDM Legislation and Requirements.
• Engage with supply partners in a manner that ensures all risk is appropriately managed.
• Documentation: Oversee the preparation and maintenance of project documentation, including the Health and Safety File, RAMS.

Financial Management

• Development of project financial plans.
• Produce monthly and ad hoc financial reports for the business.
• Work with subcontractors and suppliers to reduce project costs - best value to the Client.
• Attend monthly project reviews with BULs, PM's, Project Support, Finance Manager, Procurement Manager, Health & Safety Manager and Commercial Manager.
• Upon acceptance of proposal, agree billing schedule with the Client and vendors.
• Complete separate valuations for receipting. Receipting needs to occur as equipment is sent to site and/or works is completed.

People Management

• Recruit, train, appraise and manage a team of exceptional project delivery specialists.
• Ensure the project team are fully trained and equipped to deliver projects line with both CBRE and the Clients' processes and procedures.
• Conduct performance reviews and create individual PDPs for all direct reports.
• Responsible for recruitment and selection of all project staff. Being equally responsible for the resolution of any discipline and grievance issues that may arise.

Experience Required

Skills

• Commercial awareness.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Strong influencing, selling and negotiation skills.
• Present with confidence.
• Understand commercial and financial metrics.
• Internal and external customer relationships.
• Networking skills.
• In-depth understanding of CDM Regulations and demonstrated ability to implement them on site.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the construction market.
• Project management methodology.
• Broad understanding of construction Health and Safety law and legislation.
• Understanding of general financial terminology.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent CDM training).

Experience

• Proven large scale project management experience in either an M&E, FM, construction, or critical environment.
• Essential experience in the datacentre markets for M&E, Fabric or Whitespace.
• ICT project management experience also preferable.
• Experience of developing new project opportunities.
• Proven experience of running a P&L.
• Management of project teams.
• Experience of creating, presenting and managing on bids, tenders and proposals.

Qualifications

• Recognised technical qualification in either a construction, mechanical or electrical discipline.
• Business standard of written and verbal literacy as well as above average numeracy skills.
• Recognised qualification in project management.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent CDM training).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

CBRE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of a leading global organization in commercial real estate services and investment, dedicated to helping businesses and people thrive. We are a team of dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create a significant impact in the industry. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared core values: respect, integrity, service, and excellence. We highly value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you will have the opportunity to chart your own course, develop your skills, and realize your full potential. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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