Project Director

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing supportive culture

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead multiple M&E, construction and civil works projects up to £10 million per project for occupied buildings across the UK.

You will line-manage project managers and subcontractors, run regular progress reviews, and ensure safety, quality and budget adherence while developing client relationships for repeat business. The role requires strong leadership and governance capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Operations Manager or Project Director delivering multiple projects up to £10M.
• Track record across M&E, construction and civil works in occupied buildings or campuses.
• Experience managing health and safety procedures and budgets across sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team; line-manage PMs, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Run regular PRMs to keep programme, cost, quality and safety on track.
• Deliver for our client; build senior stakeholder relationships and secure repeat business.
• Support final contract negotiations and the estimating function; provide technical guidance.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and engineering standards; meet financial targets.

Skills

M&E

Construction

Civil works

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Primavera / Asta

Health & safety

Education

Construction-related City & Guilds / NVQ or degree

SSSTS or SMSTS

CSCS / JIB / BESA

First Aid

Tools

Fieldview

Microsoft Project

Job description

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.If you're looking to step up your career, JLL Workplace Management is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing workplace and facilities management initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at JLL Workplace Management!Working witha major blue-chip client that operates in the defence industry the role will manager major programmes of £3 -£10 Million across mechanical and electrical (M&E), construction and civil works.You will need to work closely with the client team to ensure effective budget and forecast planning to allow the 2 stage authorisation process to run efficiently and to not impact client requirements whilst ensuring that JLL risk profile and governance policies are adhered toWhat you’ll doLead and develop your teamLine manage project managers, supervisors, operatives and sub-contractors, and take responsibility for how your team performs.Run regular project review meetings (PRMs) on every project, so programme, cost, quality and safety stay on track.Carry out appraisals for your direct reports, agree their training and development plans, and support training for operatives.Deliver for our ClientBuild strong relationships with senior stakeholders, so our work together grows into repeat business and long-term frameworks.Work with existing and new clients, mainly those who occupy and use the buildings we work in, to find new opportunities in line with business strategy.Support final contract negotiations before award, covering both commercial and engineering matters.Support the Business Estimating function and provide technical support to the contract.Protect safety, quality and profitLead the site-based project team to meet company policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Quality Assurance and Engineering standards.Make sure every project meets the relevant British Standards and codes of practice.Meet your financial targets and report financial status with support from the Commercial team.Follow all Integral group policies and procedures.Work as one teamWork closely with the Commercial, Engineering, Estimating and Work Winning, and Support teams.Share new installation techniques and lessons learned from across the business.Provide engineering support to other areas of the business when workload demands it.What you’ll bringExperienceProven experience as an Operations Manager, Project Director or similar, delivering multiple projects of up to £10 million per projectA track record across M&E, construction and civil works.Experience working in occupied buildings and campuses.Experience managing health and safety procedures, and knowledge of standards and regulations, across multiple sites.Experience preparing quotations and estimates.A proven record in commercial management, negotiation, accounts and financial management.Qualifications and SkillsA construction-related City and Guilds, NVQ or degree qualification (or equivalent).SSSTS or SMSTS, JIB or BESA, CSCS card and First Aid.Confident use of Microsoft Office and tablet-based quality assurance software such as Fieldview.A good grasp of programming, and the ability to write short-term programmes in Asta, Microsoft Project or Primavera.Clear, confident written and verbal communication, and strong interpersonal skills.Strong organisation and time management, so you meet every deadline.The ability to understand a customer’s business and what it needs from us.YouSelf-motivated, proactive and good at solving problems.Reliable, conscientious and flexible, with a commitment to high-quality service.A natural team player who leads, supports and develops others.If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.About JLL –We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.