Senior Project Manager

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As Senior Project Manager - FM Projects at JLL in Raynesway, Derby, you will be at the forefront of shaping a brighter way for our client, Rolls-Royce. In this pivotal role, you will lead and manage to CDM 2015 regulations across a specialised nuclear-licensed manufacturing and engineering campus, drawing on your expertise to deliver exceptional results on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will manage a high-performing team, collaborate across functions, and embody our culture of innovation and optimism. Your ability to strategise, execute and adapt will be essential as you manage high-stakes projects from inception to completion.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines and budgets for site-based projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation within JLL.
• Manage project budgets, timelines and resources to ensure optimal efficiency and client satisfaction, in line with UK business practices.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client, stakeholders and internal teams across the Raynesway facilities.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring clear communication and alignment with UK market expectations.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing solutions tailored to UK regulations.
• Monitor project progress and performance, making data-driven decisions.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide clear, concise reporting to all relevant parties, adapting communication style to UK business culture.
• Champion sustainable and technologically advanced solutions in project execution, aligned with UK sustainability goals.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and deliver added value to the client.

Client and stakeholder management:

• Build relationships with senior and key stakeholders on site, gaining buy-in where appropriate, and communicate issues, actions and results in real time to the right people.
• Ensure the continual implementation of best practice across the site.
• Communicate and interact effectively at all levels, adapting content and style accordingly.
• Take responsibility for meeting the KPIs and SLAs defined within the contract.
• Balance client and JLL objectives, delivering operationally and financially for the client while protecting JLL's financial interests.

Financial management:

• Manage all costs including budget, processing and control of purchase orders, invoices and work orders across all projects.
• Approve the purchase of supplies, equipment and services for use across all site projects.
• Work with the Financial Manager to prepare final budget documentation, plans and oversee works to ensure budget compliance.

People management:

• Manage, supervise and support the professional development of all direct reports.
• Set written goals and objectives for employees reporting into the role.
• Conduct periodic formal and informal performance evaluations via the IPMP system.
• Develop training programmes and career paths for the projects team and ensure succession planning is in place for all team members.

Health and safety management:

• Ensure all services are delivered in accordance with operating procedures, statutory requirements, and client and legal health and safety requirements.

Preferred experience:

• Senior project management experience within the UK real estate, construction.