Associate - Cost Management - Bristol, United Kingdom - Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

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Associate - Cost Management

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Role Purpose

We have an exciting opportunity to establish and develop a Cost Management team within JLL's Bristol Project & Development Services team. We are currently a team of 11 Project Managers and 15 Building Surveyors in Bristol. This unique opportunity will be supported and guided by our established and friendly Cost Management team in Manchester and London.

You will need to bring a number of years' post qualified experience and have worked with a range of clients across the commercial, education, residential, life sciences or industrial sectors and have experience of a variety of projects in terms of size and scale. You may have experience managing key client projects and providing advice / guidance to multi-disciplinary teams as well as supporting the management and direction to the client.

JLL has an enviable client list and established projects in Bristol and there is opportunity to bring your own stamp and personal brand to this role. You will have the support expected of one of the world's leading businesses, but will be operating within a cohesive and established team with all the support needed to establish and capitalise on the successes of the JLL Bristol team. You will have a chance to innovate with our major clients, put that expertise into action on landmark projects and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You will also make long-lasting professional connections – internally and externally - through sharing different perspectives and you will be inspired by the best. We are focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. The opportunity could expand into the further South West, Wales and/or Midlands. Bristol is seen by many of our clients as the best market outside London and we believe that with your exceptional talent you will be able to make a real impact in the local market and develop a team underneath you within 1-3 years. There is significant opportunity for progression and rapid career development.

We have one of the best offices in Bristol with many different working areas and the best city views from our roof terrace. We work on a hybrid basis with the best IT and offer flexibility to our teams in terms of working hours and offer a class leading benefits package which includes excellent pension, car allowance, healthcare and dental options, season ticket loan, e-vehicle scheme, life insurance and a range of other flexible benefits.

You will be reporting into a director with ability to run projects from your first day. As such, you will need to demonstrate experience with appropriate projects as well as the ability to manage and build strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors alike. You will also be encouraged to support on bids and engage with other areas of the business. You will be encouraged to take an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to your work – we encourage innovation and support individuals within our world class business.

The ideal candidate will have a technical and experience-based QS/CM background. MRICS is preferred but not necessarily mandatory for the right individual.

What this job involves
o Undertake feasibility cost estimates and detailed cost plans
o Understand & communicate risk associated with design proposals
o Deliver post contract duties including payment, cost reporting and contract administration
o Work closely with clients, design teams and contractors to optimise solutions
o Experience of project procurement and differing routes available
o Identify better buying, value management and supply chain opportunities
o Undertake data collection to support benchmarking and knowledge management
o Manage and own client relationships
o Lead with Business Development, internally and externally
o A background in the delivery of appropriately sized projects for occupier and investor clients
o A track record in delivering high quality services from inception to completion
o Enthusiastic, proactive and self-motivated
o Excellent verbal, numerical and report/proposal writing skills
o Flexible and have the ability to work to deadlines
o Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products
o Willing to become part of a dynamic, engaged and supportive team
o Recognise the opportunities presented by working with many specialist property consultancy colleagues to identify new opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of JLL. We believe in recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing all our employees with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, political belief, disability or long-term health condition.

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process and employment accessible to candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions. Please do feel able to be open about this at any point during the process and our recruitment team will work with you to establish the most appropriate adjustments. We are keen to support all our employees with juggling their work, personal and family commitments and alongside our approach to flexible working, we have a comprehensive parental transition support programme to assist parents during the early months and years of parenthood.

You'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together – across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.

Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you.

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