Associate - Project Management

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
  
  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
  
  Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
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!, 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., Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.