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Deputy Design and Construction Project Management Head and Sub-region (UK) Senior Project Manager, London
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Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Construction
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
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Posted:
19.05.2025
Expiry Date:
03.07.2025
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Job Description:
The firm is investing in real estate to support expansion, business synergy, workplace uplift, 5 days a week work in the office, and new businesses, translating into an unprecedented book of work across the region. The Global Real Estate Project Management team is responsible for the successful delivery of UK projects. We lead with passion and commitment to get things done, implementing best practices, business mindset, market acumen while thoughtfully managing risk and control agenda. Must have excellent programming skills and good working technical & engineering knowledge related to building construction, codes, and regulations.
As a Deputy Design and Construction Project Management Head and Senior Project Manager in the Global Real Estate department, you will manage, in conjunction with key partners, the delivery of workspaces focused on wellness, sustainability, flexibility, culture, and hospitality. You will develop, nurture, and manage teams, act as Deputy to the Regional D&C head for project support and regional initiatives, and oversee the entire project lifecycle from due diligence, programming, design, procurement, construction, reporting, quality control, and cost management to meet project objectives regarding budget, schedule, quality, and business needs.
Job responsibilities:
- Create strategies for execution plans that incorporate market nuances, best practices, resourcing, procurement, etc., to optimize timing, cost, and business outcomes.
- Lead technical due diligence efforts in collaboration with transaction, engineering teams, and other stakeholders, aligning with project, business, and resiliency goals.
- Manage engagement of consultants and delivery suppliers, including GCs, furniture, and specialized trades, in partnership with procurement and internal experts.
- Support bid document preparation, scope definition, technical and commercial reviews, and implement programs for efficient procurement.
- Understand business needs and manage planning and design processes closely with regional and project stakeholders to meet milestones and objectives.
- Oversee contractors and suppliers, manage risks, and ensure site safety programs are effectively implemented.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and compliance with standards and regulations.
- Collaborate with partners to deliver workspaces emphasizing wellness, sustainability, flexibility, culture, and hospitality, aiming for certifications like LEED and Carbon Zero.
- Act as program integrator with CAO and Technology teams, managing technical and integration meetings.
- Ensure PM Web is the primary source for project data, reporting, and approvals, and manage projects according to compliance standards.
- Prepare monthly reports, monitor budgets, manage design/construction changes within budget, and ensure timely project closure.
Required qualifications, skills, and capabilities:
- Bachelor's or professional degree in construction, project management, engineering, or related fields.
- Extensive experience managing all phases of corporate construction/fit-out projects, leading multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Experience as an internal project manager within a corporate real estate organization, with exposure to EMEA markets.
- Direct experience in commercial architecture, interior renovation, workplace planning, programming, project management, and knowledge of building codes and safety standards.
- Proven fiscal accountability throughout the project lifecycle, including post-occupancy.
- Excellent client service skills and ability to ensure project profitability.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Strong programming and space planning skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry-standard project management tools.
- Excellent presentation skills, both oral and written.