About us
Mansion Property Management Limited are specialists in the acquisition, development, refurbishment, and operation/management of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). Priding ourselves on delivering a first-class service in all the areas we touch upon. On a trajectory of growth acquiring more and more properties it is an exciting time to join Mansion and be a part of our success story.
About the role
The key purpose of this role is to assist the Director of Project Management in all delivery aspects of the development, construction, and refurbishment of Group projects to the requirements of internal and external stakeholders, including institutional investors, funds and banks. Having a proven track record in managing complex and time sensitive construction and refurbishment projects is preferred, along with experience in coordinating cross functioning teams and ensuring project delivery within budget, on time and to specification.
Duties will include assisting the Director of Project Management with the development of supply chain and specification standardisation, together with the coordination of in-house teams and external consultants to support and manage the commercial success of the department.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Assisting with the coordination of capital refurbishment and extension projects ranging in value from £1m to £15m
* Overall delivery responsibility through all RIBA Stages
* Assisting the Director of project management with the development of specification both on a project-by-project basis and on a Group basis.
* Facilitating the formation, coordination, and management of panels of PQS, Architects, and wider consultant team members to work on agreed Mansion framework agreements.
* Working on setting project budgets and control of capex and fees from pre-acquisition through to completion
* Assisting with the pre-acquisition technical and property due diligence including identifying remedial cost requirements, arranging and manging all necessary surveys and reporting requirements.
* Assisting the Director of Project Management and consultant EA / QS in the Procurement of Surveyor’s reports and managing related reports and cost-plans to obtain funding approvals including commercial negotiation of content.
* Facilitating the development and management of supply chain members, principal contractors, subcontractors and consultants to achieve set time, cost and quality objectives.
* Assisting the Director of Project Management and consultant EA / QS with the main contract tendering processes, contract inclusions, procurement methodology, contract administration and building contract content, including advanced commercial procurement routes.
* Liaison with internal and external stakeholders to provide appropriate reports, ensuring milestone feedback and meeting overall KPI objectives.
* Diligently managing project implementation to ensure alignment with Development Agreements, lender Facility Agreements and all other governing documents.
* Coordination and management of other team members generally across all project requirements.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
* Project Management
* Member of RICS or other related institutions preferable
Job-specific Qualifications
* Project & Construction Management
* Measurement & Specification
* Tendering and Contract Administration
Experience
* Working with in house and external stakeholder teams
* Project Management from “cradle to grave”, preferably with residential properties and refurb works
* Delivering to demanding cost and programme requirements and quality on multiple schemes.
* Fast-track project delivery.
Skills
* A commercial awareness of JCT building contracts, contract administration and claims.
* An understanding of building technology and construction process
* A strong understanding of relevant health and safety legislation, including the CDM regulations.
Attributes/ Personal Characteristics
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Positive and enthusiastic approach to work.
* Ability to set priorities, plan work programs, meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
What’s on offer?
* salary £50,000-£60,000 (DOE)
* 26 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays
* private healthcare, pension, life assurance and group income protection scheme
* hybrid working (3 days minimum at our head office)
Due to the volume of applications, we receive we are unable to respond to each application. Should you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of application please assume you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.