Job Description
Your new company
Our client are a world-leading global law firm with a strong reputation. They are hiring a Premises Manager to join their centralised, global real estate and property team to support the management of the firms real estate portfolio.
Your new role
As Premises Manager, you will support the management of the firms real estate portfolio through coordination of the firms premises life cycle requirements, supporting the management of the firms premises fit out and refurbishment projects, and assist with the forward planning of the firms premises and space management requirements.
You will be responsible for the development of proposals for optimum use of space, project management of refurbishment and fit-out work, agreeing and monitoring construction costs, overseeing office relocations, including workplace change management programs across their global offices.
Key duties will include:
- Monitoring performance of all consultants and contractors to ensure that all work is carried out on due date and in accordance with the terms and conditions of agreed budgets.
- Implementation of Real Estate strategy and analytics with particular regard to cost, space and design standards.
- Develop an understanding of UK and EMEA property markets in order to be able to provide strategic advice to the firm, and keep abreast of latest trends in construction costs, design and workplace management.
- Continual review of and adherence to health and safety regulations and adopt a proactive approach to managing construction related risk issues.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will require proven experience in managing a corporate office facilities function within a professional services or other high-end office environment. You will have a strong background in delivering or supporting projects (refurbishments, moves, leases etc.) for high-end offices on an international scale. You will also require:
- Ability to define, set and drive business goals at a strategic and operational level.
- People management skills with ability to participate in a matrix managed team.
- Strong project management skills including overall delivery plans for property construction and other mobilisation work streams such as service delivery, technology, quality and risk.
- High level modelling and costing of capital projects.
- Property life cycle management knowledge including rent reviews, option exercising and lessor management.
- Understanding of technical construction plans, mechanical and electrical schematics.
- Awareness of CDM and environmental legislation as well as good practises.
- Expertise with MEP packages in relation to construction contracts.
What you'll get in return
When successful in securing this role, you will receive a permanent contract with a world-leading, global law firm. You will receive:
- 85,000 salary
- Company pension scheme
- Health & life insurance
- Various other company benefits
What you need to do now
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