Regional Construction Manager in Milton Keynes

DHL Group, the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories, is an organization that is not just moving goods around; we have a very clear purpose: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, recognising the difference you bring to our business and sharing the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.

Corporate Real Estate (CRE) at DHL Group is responsible for more than 12,000 properties across all DHL business units worldwide. Sitting in the EMEA region, UKI has a portfolio of circa 325 predominantly industrial and warehouse properties managed by a small dedicated professional team. Together with our global colleagues, we offer excellent services along the property lifecycle: Commercial, Construction and Facility Management for all DHL properties in a sustainable way.

As part of DHL, you will be working with a global network of CRE colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities. We are looking for an immediate, full-time, permanent position in the EMEA region. The position can be based anywhere in the UK (preferably Midlands). We are offering a hybrid work mode, with an expectation of at least 1 day per week in Milton Keynes.

Job Purpose: As a key member of the UK & Ireland Construction Team, reporting to the Head of Construction, the Regional Construction Manager will deliver professional expertise on various elements of Real Estate, including technical due diligence for acquisitions, dilapidations process for disposals, managing fit outs of up to £40m, and acting as Tenant’s Agent for the business on new builds. The Regional Construction Manager will be expected to successfully lead construction projects from inception through to completion, liaising with our direct colleagues within the Commercial Real Estate team as well as our business colleagues within the wider DHL.

Responsibilities:

• Management of construction projects from inception to completion incorporating effective negotiation and communication skills.
• Responsible for all on-site works relating to the construction project, including management of Principal Contractor and liaison with other workstreams.
• Active participation in pre-construction phase to ensure all requirements of internal stakeholders are appropriately incorporated.
• Contract Management of projects to include stringent change control measures that align with DHL’s compliance principles.
• Act as Tenant’s Agents on new developments ensuring DHL’s requirements are delivered to internal standards.
• Adhering to the Dilapidations Protocol and RICS guidelines, negotiate Schedules of Dilapidations on behalf of DHL.
• Interpret end user requirements and prepare specifications to suit the work taking into account DHL’s Global Building Standards.
• Provide cost estimates for elements of work to enable the business to strategise effectively.
• Demonstrate understanding of current Building Regulations and relevant legislation in order to advise business colleagues how to maintain best practices.
• Demonstrate understanding of CDM roles and responsibilities and ensure contractors, colleagues and visitors act accordingly.
• Undertake Building Surveying duties as required by the business including Technical Due Diligence, Schedules of Condition, BRCA’s, Dilapidation Assessments etc.
• Advise business colleagues on solutions to achieve DHL’s Carbon Neutral targets on its portfolio.

Your Profile:

• Building Surveying degree/background or similar.
• Minimum of 3 years PQE (MRICS).
• Experience in the Project Management of commercial and industrial buildings.
• Strong experience in all Building Surveying roles and tasks including Dilapidations.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in relevant construction project management.
• Experience in construction processes and techniques, project planning and budget control.
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Project and knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Strong negotiation, communication and management skills.
• Flexible approach to travel and working hours, with a willingness to travel within the UK, Ireland, and occasionally into Europe.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work within a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Strong project management experience.
• Strong Building Surveying experience.
• An understanding of commercial contracts, including JCT & NEC.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritise workloads.
• Ability to work with technical and non-technical business colleagues to overcome obstacles and deliver results by communicating at all levels.
• Self-motivated, able to work autonomously, independently and collaboratively within a team as projects dictate.

We offer:

• Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world.
• International and virtual environment.
• Flexibility and great opportunity to learn.
• Tempting compensation and benefits.

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If this is something you would like to do, don’t hesitate and start your application.