Project Manager (Capital Projects) in Merton

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates with energy and enthusiasm to play a pivotal role in the development of one of the most iconic estates and sporting facilities in the world. You will be part of a team of in-house project managers, appointed directly by the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) to enable the delivery of an ambitious programme of projects on the estate, with a pipeline extending well into the 2030s.

You will join AELTC Estate Project Delivery; a team of 20 project professionals, project managers, design managers and information managers, working in the heart of the famous SW19 site. You will have an opportunity to deploy and develop your project delivery skills, managing teams of leading architects and designers, working closely with stakeholders to shape and deliver the projects that will influence the evolution of the Wimbledon Estate. We deliver projects at all scales, from under £1m to £200m+, giving you the chance to lead projects yourself and to contribute to delivery of projects at scale as part of a management team.

What you will be doing:

• Provide a first class, year round service with world class support for The Championships, leading projects from briefing through design, construction, and handover to meet the requirements of the AELTC Estate.
• Coordinate closely with colleagues and supply partners involved in delivering The Championships and wider Club operations to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Nurture strong, professional stakeholder relationships, partnering to offer best practice advice and solutions.
• Be part of a highly professional project delivery team, building internal capacity, leading on some projects contributing on others and supporting delivery of consistently excellent, in-house project management.
• Providing support and direction to junior colleagues, leading by example in accordance with our values and enabling career progression.
• Support the development of the in house team by setting clear performance objectives, providing day to day coaching and guidance, and collaborating effectively to enable project and operational priorities.
• Supporting in contractor and consultant selection, managing tender action and contract negotiations.
• Lead and support projects of varying sizes, values and complexity, managing risk, assuring quality, controlling cost and maintaining programme.
• Take ownership of the Client's (AELTC) Requirements for projects, assuring they are accurately interpreted by consultant teams, and that all defined benefits are delivered by the project for stakeholders.
• Deliver measurable success criteria for projects with key stakeholders, including time, cost, quality and technical and performance parameters.
• Administer contracts, managing of the contractual process/contracts with consultants and contractors (generally amended JCT forms).
• Work with defined corporate and project governance processes and systems, preparing reports and providing information to enable effective decision making.
• Represent the club, acting in accordance with our Values and facilitating collaboration and productivity within overall cross-functional project teams.
• Be responsible for project budgets, cost control, approvals and change management process (and related administration) in line with governance.
• Manage the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications including electronic document and information control.
• Analysing and reporting on consultant and contractor information, programmes, cost plans and related documentation making recommendations.
• Prepare and carry out presentations to update internal stakeholders.
• Prepare formal project progress and other reports as requested.
• Monitor progress and performance and provide senior colleagues and stakeholders with up-to-date information.
• Reporting key project feedback to the AELTC committees as required.

About you:

• Qualified to relevant degree level, or equivalent.
• Professionally accredited Project Management professional (APM, RICS or equivalent) and working towards Chartership.
• 5-8 years post qualification Project Management experience in design and construction.
• Strong knowledge of design and construction (Cat A and B), either (a) in new build and in particular cut and carve and/or (b) in landscape, ecological recovery, civils and public realm.
• Experience of sectional completion, practical completion and handover, CAT A/Cat B transitions and interfaces, delivering smooth transfer of projects from development to operations and back again including certification compliance, O&M manuals, "soft landings" etc.
• Knowledge and experience of project delivery at each RIBA Stage.
• Conversant with and committed to the delivery of the Client's duties under CDM and BSA 2022.
• Displaying exemplary safety performance and encouraging positive safety behaviours from colleagues, designers and contractors in line with the AELTC service framework.
• Able to plan and organise effectively to deliver strong results, showing resilience and maintaining high quality standards while meeting all financial parameters in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving, financial planning and budgeting skills to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Exceptional communication skills, with proven ability to present and communicate key points effectively to both a technical and non-technical audience at all levels of the organisation.
• Proven track record of nurturing strong stakeholder relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders including consultants, contractors, members, public, committee and colleagues.
• Highly proficient in the use and skilled in the deployment of the Microsoft suite of products (Excel, PowerPoint) in a Project Management context.
• Good working knowledge and experience of specific Project Management software tools, such as Asta Powerproject, Viewpoint, Aconex, AutoCad, Revit, Bluebeam etc.
• Knowledge and experience of working in a BIM project environment.
• An interest in the deployment of AI in the field of Project Management and delivery.
• Motivated to develop leadership skills and provide effective coaching to team members, helping to foster a values driven and innovative work environment.
• Excited to join and be an active part of an on-site project delivery team, delivering projects of the highest quality on perhaps the most famous sporting estate in the world.

About us:

The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Championships) Limited (AELTC) organises and stages The Championships, Wimbledon, widely regarded as the world's premier tennis tournament, hosted on the Grounds of one of the world's most prestigious tennis clubs. Our business has grown in recent years and we expect that success to continue. We have plans to further improve our facilities and invest in our people in future years. Our success is important to us and we are guided by our key values of Heritage, Integrity, Respect and Excellence. The Estate Department's role is to deliver day to day operational management of all estate infrastructure as well as the refurbishment and new property developments prioritising user experience at every stage of project delivery. We are committed to investing in our people, offering extensive training, development pathways, and support toward professional accreditation, including Chartership.