Project Manager

Avison Young; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Our Story

Our small Canadian-born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. Our expansion has been rapid, but what matters most is the common belief that drives all 5,000 of our people to be a different type of real estate organization. We believe that the places in which we live, work and play have the power to make us happier and healthier, and we are united by a shared sense of purpose, to have a positive impact on people’s lives. In short, we are a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a simple aim: for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long-lasting social value and economic impact.

Why Work for Us:

We believe that our industry is changing, and we want our business to be a melting pot of curious minds, passionate hearts and strategic intelligence. Your gender, religion and race are all highly respected, but are less important to us than your ability to step up and change the game. We provide you with a place where you can do just that, with like-minded people. Collaboration is embedded in the way we work – our people have the autonomy to collaborate on client relationships, engage teams across the business, lead operations, work collectively on projects, participate in strategy and are ultimately responsible for our growth. Our distinctive Principal-led, privately-owned model puts us in the enviable position of being able to offer every employee the opportunity to own a share of our business and inspires and allows anyone to become a Principal. This role carries voting rights, so our people have a very real say in the future direction and operation of our business. This means that we are able to attract, engage and retain the best talent from the industry.

Responsibilities

To manage and successfully deliver construction/engineering projects and provide related consultancy services for our clients.

• Provide a professional Project Management service to successfully deliver capital works projects for a diverse range of clients.
• Direct and manage project teams from inception to handover and operation.
• Chair meetings with design teams, cost consultants, contractors and other specialists.
• Monitor project progress, produce reports and work schedules and identify corrective actions within the project team to ensure projects are always delivered safely and on time, on budget to meet the specified quality of the agreed design.
• Adopt a rigorous approach to the control of cost, quality, change management and programme by implementing project tools and procedures, standards and documentation.
• Take ownership and demonstrate leadership.
• Be responsible for the successful achievement of project critical success factors
• Seek and maintain clarity of purpose and objectives.
• Be responsible for own performance and project teams performance which is likely to include some internal resources.
• The majority of our work is client facing and therefore the individual needs to be presentable, articulate, communicative and empathetic. He or she must be able to work well with clients who generally have limited knowledge of the construction industry.

Qualifications

Core Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to organise and use time as a valuable resource to achieve required outcomes.
• Be able to manage others’ times to achieve the required tasks & outcomes.
• Be able to negotiate, agree and meet deadlines.
• Be able to multi-task, order and prioritise effort and tasks.
• Be able to plan and manage meetings effectively
• Supplier Management

Leadership Skills

Be able to lead and take full responsibility for individual projects commensurate with the individual’s discipline and experience. The leadership is to extend to the client, other consultants, suppliers and 3rd parties.

Technical Skills

Project Methodology:

• Be able to carry out projects based on a recognised project management system
• Have a thorough understanding and be able to carry out projects based on the most appropriate methodology - e.g. the RIBA Plan of Work, Prince 2, Government Frameworks etc.

Contract Roles & Responsibilities:

• Be able to carry out all of the tasks and responsibilities designated to the Project Manager under the client's appointments - including acting as the Client's Representative, Employer's Agent and Contract Administrator

Sector & Market

• Have a good understanding of their specialist sector including supply chains, suppliers, products, methods, procurement methods and (e.g. building construction and refurbishment, office interiors, arts & culture, specific business processes)

Commercial

• Be able to provide high level cost advice and analysis and review and interrogate cost advice provided by others by active management.

Planning & Programming

• Have a good understanding and keep up to date with processes, activity durations, lead times, dependencies and constraints.
• Be able to produce project programmes for projects of appropriate scale and complexity - using Asta PowerProject and Microsoft Project software.

Change Management

• Have a good understanding of change management processes and be able to lead appropriate change management on projects

Risk Management

• Have a good understanding of risk management theory and processes and be able to lead appropriate risk management on projects.

Value Management

• Have a good understanding of value management principles and processes and be able to lead appropriate value management on projects.

Business Development

• Promote Avison Young Workplace, Arts & Culture and Avison Young as opportunities arise.
• Actively seek and participate in networking opportunities.Support and participate in pitches for new work.

Differentiators - Defining characteristics that Avison Young specifically looks for

• The ay close attention to detail and use the necessary rigour to deliver agreed and spability to take ownership and demonstrate leadership as well as managementBe a team-player to get the best from the individual and the teamPecific outcomesSeek and maintain clarity of purpose and objectivesUse honesty and integrity to uphold our values at all timesEnjoy working in a fast paced environment

Qualifications

• degree in Surveying, Construction, Engineering or other discipline relevant to the construction industry.
• membership of RICS or other Chartered Institute(s)/professional body

Equal Opportunities

At Avison Young, we’ve always put people at the heart of what we do.In the last few years, we’ve increased the diversity at our board, leadership and Principal levels. Avison Young stands out for our commitment to empowering women. In addition to increasing the number of women on our board and in our leadership ranks, our internal Women’s Network of more than 500 members come together for networking and learning, and advise the business on strategies for promoting access, opportunity and inclusion in our industry.Our global DEI steering committee shapes our strategy to continue to increase industry access for underrepresented groups and accelerating initiatives led by our employee resource groups, including our Women’s Network, Black Professionals and LGBTQ+ groups. In addition to leading global initiatives, the steering committee’s work examines our policies and practices, creating accountability for results and communicating progress to our executive leadership, our clients and our communities.Our culture is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion, and well-being. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that:

• empowers all our employees to thrive,
• reflects all backgrounds and talents,
• allows individuals to be successful and feel a sense of belonging,
• and foster a workplace that is supported, inclusive and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equitably. This includes implementing deliberate strategies that advance underrepresented communities in commercial real estate careers.As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any adjustments to support your application or any part of the recruitment process, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, or you are eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please contact us [e-mail] and we will do everything we can to help.

We are committed to inclusion in our hiring processes, and we want to give everyone a chance to show what they can bring to our organisation. If you are not sure that you have all the skills in the person specification, please still apply. We value passion and potential in our employees, so it would be great to hear from you and why you would suit this position.Some of our roles may be remote and some roles may be specific to our offices, but you will need to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.