This job is with JLL, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. We are interested in speaking with candidates up to Construction Project Manager Director level about a position in our Manchester based team

Role Purpose We have an exciting opportunity for a Director to join our Manchester Construction Project Management team. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in business development and experience in delivering projects to a variety of client groups, managing key client accounts and providing a significant contribution to multi-disciplinary teams as well as supporting the management and direction of the Project Management group. This is a fast-paced team with an enviable client-list and with an exponentially increasing workload; experience developing and growing a team is a must.

You will be reporting into the Head of UK & I Project Management.  As such, you must demonstrate experience with new build commercial and occupier projects as well as the ability to build strong relationships investor and corporate clients and have a growth mindset. You will also have the opportunity to work on pitches as well as cross-selling other areas of the business. This is a professional, dynamic group who pride themselves on their fresh approach and willingness to support each other for the benefit of ourselves and the client. The success that they have experienced has been a result of hard work whilst building excellent relationships with internal and external teams.

The ideal candidate will have a technical background (either QS/PM ideally) with post-qualification experience. Both MRICS and APM will be considered when combined with the exposure to commercial new build projects.

As expected of a modern team you would be provided with the latest IT equipment, remote working capability and continued innovation of new products and software to increase our service and productivity. What this job involves Business development resulting in growth of the team Project Management team reporting to Head of UK & I Project Management Manage client relationships Project oversite or lead day to day delivery of projects for funds, developers & occupiers. Select, appoint and manage design teams in the development of design solutions, planning application and statutory approvals Able to administer complex building contracts, ensuring the compliance of contractors to the contract terms and conditions Assist with the compilation of tender documents and critical review of tender returns, contract negotiations, client reporting Develop project documentation, fee schedules, programmes, risk schedules and master budget Produce client reports to suit all stages of the projects Manage client relationships throughout the project cycle Experience in interpretation of contracts design and implementation of change management, resolution of contractual disputes, design and implement project controls, contract correspondence and close out of contracts Sound like you? To apply you need to be / have: Ideally MRICS or similarly related Project Management qualification Strong track record in business development and team growth A strong background in the delivery of project management for new build commercial buildings and significant refurbishment projects (in particular offices) Experience of leading projects for a variety of clients and exposure to project management for large, complex schemes ranging from £2m to £150m+ A track record in delivering high quality project management services from inception to completion Proven in managing and developing client relationships Enthusiastic proactive and self-motivated Excellent verbal, numerical and report/proposal writing skills Excellent time management and general organisational skills Flexible and have the ability to work under pressure Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Project and Outlook Must be well presented and have excellent communication skills Willing to become part of a dynamic and supportive project management team Recognise the opportunities presented by working with many specialist property consultancy colleagues to identify new opportunities and secure profitable work #LI-ND1 #LI-DNI