Time left to apply End Date: March 31, 2025 (5 days left to apply)
job requisition id REQ-7063551
Roles based in Kent & on the West Sussex Coast
With UK roots going back over 100 years, Lendlease’s Construction business brings deep knowledge and capability to all that we do. We are a trusted construction partner to many of the most respected private and public sector organisations in the UK.
Whether a new build, a repurposed or reconstructed property, a heritage restoration or a multi-phased development, our clients trust us to drive delivery, deal with complexity, and provide strategic and long-term economic and social value with innovative and sustainable solutions.
The role
The role of the Senior Project Manager is to provide project leadership for major public sector projects. To ensure the project management activities are conducted in compliance with Lendlease health, safety, and environmental policies. Responsible for providing technical, commercial, and operational support, together with production, quality, operational/site management support and managing costs whilst creating a supportive and collaborative environment, meeting client expectations and enhancing the reputation of the Lendlease business.
The Senior Project Manager will ensure that an effective and productive liaison is established with respect to all aspects of the construction delivery, between the design team, project/site team, commercial, client teams, and supply chain, putting the expertise of all to the best possible use. The Manager will liaise with the Design Manager and will be instrumental in coordinating and guiding the consultant team and supply chain through the delivery of the packages to mitigate design risk and maximise value to the client/business.
What will you do
* Provide leadership in the creation of skills, well-being and develop a supportive work environment for delivery staff.
* Manage the project delivery within a timely manner ensuring the maximum outcomes for the client and Lendlease.
* Ensure quality is at a consistently high level and pro-actively identify quality issues.
* Review all costs and controls.
* Accountable for the implementation and compliance with all Lendlease safety requirements across staff, contractors and work practices ensuring appropriate records are maintained and required reports are available.
* Recognise and reward safe behaviours and practices.
* Review the EHS plans and regularly review lessons learnt. Review the project sustainability objectives and targets ensuring compliance with Lendlease standards and local regulatory requirements.
* Build and maintain external relationships (e.g. clients, contractors/subcontracts) to increase networks and manage the performance and development of the project team through coaching, mentoring and building required skill sets to ensure that staff are adequately resourced to perform.
You will bring
* CSCS card holder
* Expert knowledge of construction industry
* Demonstrable experience of the delivery of major construction projects
* Strategic thinking and visionary
* Develop and maintain relationships with trust and confidence
* Understanding of programme duration and sequencing of works of relevant aspects of construction
* Experienced with and capable of being part of a bid team and undertaking pre-construction planning
* Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively and lead the construction delivery team and construction workforce
* Demonstrate an ability to be flexible in recognising where working methods require adapting and changing to suit a change in project needs or new challenges
* Demonstrate an ability to ensure delivery of work packages and in places betterment of commercial targets
Criteria Essential = E or Desirable = D
* Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role E
* Have a related Chartership such as CIOB E
* Pre-construction and site establishment experience E
* Ability to get required security clearance for the role E
* Obtain CIOB Principal Contractor Competency Certification E
* Experience in design of temporary and permanent works (including BIM, BIW, CAD) D
* An in-depth knowledge of the construction process and construction methods E
* Flexibility and openness of approach and willingness to work as a team player E
* Proven track record of delivering successful construction projects E
* Knowledge of current construction laws, legislations, and regulations, standards and procedures E
* Experience of project planning and resource allocation & managing design teams E
* Management and mentoring of staff and development of skills E
* Experience of dealing with clients, contractors and construction activities E
* Design, procurement, construction and delivery experience E
* High emotional intelligence and able to demonstrate key leadership skills E
* Must lead in the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) vision, both personal and organisational, to create an existence absent of incident and injury E
* Eager to make an impact on the local community to create a lasting legacy E
* Experience in the delivery of medium to large scale residential new build projects (£50m + in construction value) E
* Bidding and work winning experience D
What we provide
* Flexible and hybrid work options
* Industry leading pension scheme
* Private medical health benefit and dental plan options
* Enhanced parental leave
* Life assurance
* 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
* Wellbeing leave
* Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
* '24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services'
* Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gyms nationwide
Belong at Lendlease
We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm.
We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.
We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here.
Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or disabled.
About Us
Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate and investment group with core expertise in shaping cities and creating strong and connected communities.
Being bold and innovative characterises our approach and doing what matters defines our intent.
We create award-winning urban precincts, new communities for older people and young families just starting out, retail precincts, and workplaces to the highest sustainability standards. We are also privileged to create essential civic and social infrastructure including state-of-the-art hospitals, universities and stadiums around the world.
Headquartered in Sydney, our people are located in four operating regions: Australia, Europe, the Americas and Asia.
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