Role Overview

We are looking to recruit a Senior/Associate/Associate Director Project Manager with an exceptional track record of dealing with a broad spectrum of corporate real estate projects in a range of sectors, wanting to move into a sector specialism.

The role is based in our Cambridge office where you will be joining a successful and growing team of 14 that sits within the wider Savills UK Building & Project Consultancy business. Whilst the role will be based out of our Cambridge office, it is anticipated that you will be working in the Eastern Region and across the UK.

We work with developers, landlords, occupier,s and investors on a range of projects across all sectors but have a particular growth in the industrial & logistics sector.

Projects range from £500k - £100m, typically £10m-£70m range, across a range of sectors from commercial, science, industrial and education. Skills in respect of industrial & logistics would be valued.

The successful candidate will receive the support of a dynamic team that is aspiring to develop and expand their client profile and track record. They will work alongside a number of Directors within the team and be given excellent project exposure along with formal and informal training to develop their careers.

Excellent prospects exist for career progression with an established route for promotion. 

Key Responsibilities

We offer our clients a best in class service, comprising;
- Ensuring a dedicated client focus – effective client interaction with excellent lines of communication; work to identify customer needs; deliver upon commitments to clients; provide added value
- Overseeing the delivery of projects at a strategic level to manage the professional team ensuring the client’s brief is delivered and that time, quality and cost parameters are met. Within this remit;
a. Prepare and manage the full suite of project control documentation, including but not limited to, project executions plans, project brief, tender documentation, advising on procurement of professional team and procurement routes, risk register, programme and regular reporting
b. Lead and manage specific projects with ability to administer contracts with minimal project Director input
c. Advise clients of their options and propose an appropriate strategy together with involvement of the client as required and carry out the service to achieve this strategy
d. Ensure Health & Safety regulations are adhered to throughout the project
- Provide assistance to other departments and professionals within the office and support Savills business development wherever possible
- Demonstrate ability to lead client pitches and presentations
- Engage in business development strategies to ensure fee generation and client delivery
- Seek and integrate inputs from other professionals/consultancy divisions within Savills to best service the client and assist in delivery of the project
- Provide market leading performance enhancing Savills brand and local market knowledge
- Build strong working relationships with existing clients and other service providers
- Source and secure new clients
- Be focussed on the client and ensure exceptional levels of client service.
- Support colleagues in the delivery of projects and step in to support them during any periods of absence.
- Attend industry events and activities as a representative of the company, BPC and Cambridge Office PM team to build profile and personal network.
- Work on own initiative and under autonomy whilst maintaining communication with the wider team and senior Directors.
- Demonstrate Savills values – taking pride in everything you do, always acting with integrity and taking an entrepreneurial approach

Technical role and responsibilities
- Preparation of fee proposals and pitching to existing and new clients.
- Support and advise clients in the strategic planning of projects, including providing advice on the overall approach, team, procurement routes, design management, project opportunities, key risks and mitigation.
- Programme creation and management.
- Delivery of the necessary documentation required for the delivery of the project, including producing minutes of meetings, project reports, financial reports and other associated documents.
- Contract administration (JCT suite of contracts).
- Collaboration with the professional team throughout all stages of the project including briefing, design, tender, construction and handover.
- Overseeing project completion and close out activities.

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