Senior Project Manager- Corporate Real Estate Opportunity

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Senior Project Manager- Corporate Real Estate in UNITED KINGDOM

Visa sponsorship & Relocation 8 months ago
At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.

The Project

Due to our continued growth, we require project management professionals who will be responsible for the delivery of multiple fast-paced property investments programmes for major corporate real estate that focus upon workplace office, property amenities and employee experience solutions. This role sits within our consultancy business, specifically the commercial sector so the successful candidate will have the opportunity to broaden their experience beyond corporate real estate sub sector and have agility to gain experience and support other sub sectors including retail, hotels and leisure, new build and manufacturing and technology.

This role will provide end to end project management across the project lifecycle to meet defined time, cost, technical performance & quality requirements.

This is a client-facing role, responsible for collaboration with project team members. You will be highly motivated, have an understanding of developing a project plan, identify any specialist requirements and mobilise a professional team to drive forward the clients’ strategy. You will responsible for management of necessary project governance and assurance tools to fulfil our obligations. As Project Manager you will lead the appointed professional team and remain accountable for all aspects of delivery as lead consultant building strong working relationships with clients and colleagues and supply chain members.

Safety First - Going Home Safe And Well

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

  • You will promote Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.
  • You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
  • You will promote a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.

Client Focus - Deliver On Our Promise

  • You will ensure robust quality systems are in place, and suitably managed in line with service excellence.
  • You will manage delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.
  • You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of the associate director and other senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.
  • Support in establishing effective project controls, governance, and processes to manage the project.
  • Assist in developing the client’s brief, delivery strategy and leading the design management, procurement, and execution of the scheme.
  • Working with the client and key stakeholders to drive the master project schedule, holding the team to account on key deliverables, reporting upon risk and early warnings to advise the client of key decisions or items of escalation.
  • Developing scope of services for professional team appointments, experience of managing tender processes, conduct min-tender interview and recommendation write ups.
  • Preparation of funding requirements / supporting business case development for client approval prior to execution of the works.
  • Preparing draft appointment / contracts; understanding of lease language / tenant obligations to manage project risk and client obligations effectively.
  • Developing and managing effective communication and liaison with all relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure that requirements are identified, assessed, and appropriately integrated into the project.
  • Working with a team that strives for quality, safety, cost and schedule improvements at every opportunity with all delivery partners, challenging and seeking to improve the project deliverables.
  • Coordinating, planning and managing internal and external meetings in relation to the project, facilitating information exchange and clarifications,
  • Preparing various project health reports, ability to communicate both up and downstream presenting within project team, and client organisation,
  • Driving the procurement of services and works required to deliver the project, advising the client on most appropriate procurement strategy for the intended scope of works.
  • Effective change management, to manage scope and costs creep, reporting of early warning, and overall financial performance of a project for both Mace and the client.
  • Providing input into client systems including health, safety & wellbeing, project risk assessment and management process to mitigate risk for safe working regimes.
  • Monitoring key performance management techniques to drive value to the client, capturing knowledge, lessons learned and sharing within the Mace organisation.

Integrity - Always Do The Right Thing

  • You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations.
  • You will support the long-term development of your function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
  • You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create Opportunity - For Our People To Excel

  • You will manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.
  • You will lead and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre, and knowledge hub.

You’ll Need To Have

  • You will ideally be educated to degree level qualification in a relevant discipline / property related field and a member of a professional body institute such as APM, RICS or CIOB,
  • You have experience in managing corporate office CAT B refurbishment and fit out projects, experience of in-occupation phasing and fit-out including Banking, financial trading floor experience, technology rooms & specialist spaces would be advantageous
  • You have experience in contract administration duties and have experience managing projects using various standard forms of contract including but not limited to: JCT, FIDIC, NEC.
  • Previous experience managing pre-acquisition activities, supporting necessary activities to support relocation strategies to new premises would be advantageous
  • You are a passionate, client focused individual and can build lasting client relationships and work well as part of a team.
  • You are open to mobility within the UK, EMEA markets as required.
  • Please note that candidates who feel they fall short of the required level of experience are actively encouraged to apply as they will be considered for more junior positions and opportunities within these ever-expanding teams.
  • Experience in developing master schedule of works and management of interdependencies.
  • Knowledge of MS project, asta power project or similar application,
  • Understanding of budgets, estimates and ability to review and challenge general contractors’ proposals,
  • Experience of construction monitoring of on-site progress reporting during construction phase
  • You are open to line management of key individuals within a team providing mentoring and support for career progression, upskilling,
  • You are able to identify new opportunities to develop new business with new / existing clients sharing intel with your line manager,
  • You can actively participate in work winning activities developing service proposal to present to new prospective clients to secure new work.
  • Knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022 desirable and public sector procurement practices would be advantageous although not essential.

You’ll Also Have

  • Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
  • Substantial experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the corporate real estate / workplace sector.
  • Property or infrastructure project management expertise.
  • Commercial and financial acumen.
  • Experience of leading parts of projects within large, diverse teams.
  • Experience of developing and forming relationships with senior stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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