Head of Major Projects - London
Reference Number:Closing Date: 2021-02-28
Organisation: L&Q
Location: Temporarily home based, reporting office base West Ham Lane, Stratford E15 with travel to site when needed (N.B. Due to COVID19 most of L&Q are currently homeworking)
Salary: Competitive salary based on experience and location plus car allowance
Please apply online at https://lqgroup.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/J/5502/738/288514/20678/head-of-major-projects-london-region Title: Head of Major Projects - London Region Contract Type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Location: Temporarily home based, reporting office base West Ham Lane, Stratford E15 with travel to site when needed (N.B. Due to COVID19 most of L&Q are currently homeworking) Interviews will be held on: 4th & 5th March 2021 - via video call Salary: Competitive salary based on experience and location plus car allowance Closing date for completed applications: 28th February 2021 N.B. We have the right to close and interview early, so please apply early. Reporting to the Director of Business Development London you will manage the delivery of major projects (+400 units) engaging in all aspects of land, development and construction project management, from the plot drawdown, procurement, construction and completion. As an experienced senior development manager, you will undertake the project management role on a major project(s) – whether internally built or externally contracted, as well as taking strategic decisions and providing the necessary leadership and direction for internal teams across the department. This position requires a manager who is able to demonstrate excellence in customer service, whilst remaining financially and commercially astute, coupled with identifying and exercising control of development risks. You will be highly organised with excellent communication and presentation skills with an ability to develop logical thinking and influence internal and external stakeholders. The project teams that you lead will include senior staff from across L&Q. Your ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in L&Q and other organisations will be critical to success. You will be an effective senior professional who can demonstrate outstanding project and commercial management skills. It is essential you have attained the professional qualification of MRICS/and or MCIOB, or other project management qualifications, and have experience within the Housing or Building sector environment, preferably in managing large and complex residential schemes. As a member of the Development Team, you will participate and contribute fully in steering the wider business to achieve its objectives. At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q’s values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request. If you believe you have the qualities we are after and are interested in working for an organisation that can really make a difference to people’s lives, then please apply without delay.
COVID 19: The safety of our staff and our candidates is of the utmost importance. Every effort will be taken to ensure that safe ways of working are adopted throughout the Recruitment and Selection process. We are introducing extra precautions in line with UK Government Guidelines. Our recruitment processes will follow social distancing and COVID-19 Secure requirements. This will include the use of various technologies to support the interview process. Should candidates have any questions regarding this, or if you require additional support please let us know at the interview planning stage.
Our Commitments:
At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.
In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 24 days holiday rising to 28 days with length of service, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme, Benenden Healthcare, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance. This role also attracts a company car allowance.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you’re interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it’s feasible then we’ll make it happen.
We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.
We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.
L&Q manages over 90,000 homes across the capital and the South East, regenerating communities throughout the region and we are set to become London's largest developer of new homes. For ten years running we have been included in the Great Place to Work index and are currently placed 29th.
Our vision is that everyone should have a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose and commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods we can be proud of.
At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It is only by investing in a well trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.
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