Associate - Project Management London, England
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.
We are looking for an Associate Director for our London office.
About JLL
We are JLL. We’re a professional services and investment management firm specialising in real estate. We help organisations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate.
If you are looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you will have a chance to innovate with the world’s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You will also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you will be inspired by the best. We are focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at JLL!
Role Purpose
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join our London Project Management team.
The successful candidate will have 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; there is significant room for development of the team on both a horizontal and vertical scale.
You will be reporting into a Director with capacity to run projects from your first day. As such, you must demonstrate experience with new build commercial projects as well as the ability to build strong relationships with fellow property consultants and contractors alike. 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/BS 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
Lead day to day delivery of projects for funds, developers, occupiers and supporting Directors on larger projects
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
Business Development both internally property consultant, externally and with existing clients
Sound like you? To apply you need to be / have:
Ideally MRICS or similarly related Project Management qualification
A strong background in the delivery of project management for new build commercial buildings and significant refurbishment projects (in particular offices and education facilities)
Experience of leading projects for a variety of clients and exposure to project management for large, complex schemes ranging from £2m to £50m+
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
Every day is different, and in all these activities, we’d encourage you to show your ingenuity.
Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of JLL. We believe in recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing all our employees with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, political belief, disability or long-term health condition.
We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process and employment accessible to candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions. Please do feel able to be open about this at any point during the process and our recruitment team will work with you to establish the most appropriate adjustments. We are keen to support all our employees with juggling their work, personal and family commitments and alongside our approach to flexible working, we have a comprehensive parental transition support programme to assist parents during the early months and years of parenthood.
JLL Ltd is a Living Wage accredited business, as we believe a fair day’s work deserves a fair days’ pay. To find out more about our Living Wage accreditation please go here http://www.jll.co.uk/united-kingdom/en-gb/about/living-wage?devicechannel=default
What you can expect from us
You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you.
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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.
