About us:
Faithful+Gould is one of the world’s leading project and programme management consultancies operating at the forefront of the property and industry sectors. Placing great emphasis on the training, development and progression of our staff, we’re dedicated to providing high quality professional services with cutting-edge expertise to our clients.
To help realise our growth plans across the London + Southeast (L+SE) region, Faithful+ Gould is looking for respected professionals to join the team as our L+SE Head of Residential Project Management.
Based in our London & Southeast region working closely with our senior leadership team, you will co-create the strategy and business plan for the residential sector, working closely with the L+SE residential sector lead, national sector leads and members of the project management team.
You will also be responsible for driving profitable revenue growth, key client account leadership, embracing digital and technological innovation, data insights to the benefit of our clients and services in the sector, and foster a collaborative and one team culture.
Faithful+Gould’s residential track record has grown significantly in the last three years and in 2022, our residential project management fee revenue was c.£5mn. However, a large percentage of our client base is public sector led and we are very keen to now grow this to include a larger private sector client base, being the project management provider of choice on large redevelopment projects such as Earls Court, Brent Cross, St Pancras Hospital and the next residential phases of Canary Wharf.
Responsibilities:
- Be the lead for Residential project management community in the L+SE region of Faithful+Gould.
- Working with our senior sector leadership team and the L+SE Managing Director, identify strategic targets, grow our market share in the sector by maximising opportunities with existing clients, and securing work with new clients.
- In conjunction with the L+SE residential sector lead, setting and delivering on the financial targets for the sector and business – including revenue, profit, work winning, and headcount growth.
- Leading on business development activities and supporting L&D to upskill our rising stars.
- Collaborate with all other Sector and Business Leaders to share market intelligence and maximise opportunities across our complete client base and service offering.
- Set and maintain excellent service delivery standards and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Sharing best practice across all accounts, projects and programmes in the sector to maximise the benefit to our clients.
- In conjunction with the L+SE residential sector lead, ensure we have the highest quality marketing collateral to support client engagement activities in the sector.
- Engage with all other offices, sectors and the wider Faithful+Gould/SNC Lavalin business to provide innovative solutions to maximise our competitive advantage.
- Utilising your existing network in the sector to develop a number of strategic accounts to help drive growth and increase market share.
- Utilise data and market insights to extend our business within the L+SE marketplace – this should also help to advance the commercially focused profile of F+G.
- In conjunction with the L+SE residential sector lead, identify further investments needed to realise growth ambitions.
- Lead on major sector projects and deliver expert market advice to clients.
- In conjunction with the L+SE residential sector lead, exploit opportunities for conference speaking, chairing client events, preparing thought leadership material and engaging through digital media to portray F+G as a market leader.
Requirements:
- Possess an extensive network and knowledge of the residential sector.
- Successful track record of leading major pursuits for national clients with large property portfolios and capital programmes.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire people.
- Detailed knowledge of our competitors, understand our market differentiators and shape them going forward.
- Providing a strategic insight and ability to focus our business to take full advantage of the market opportunities.
- Knowledge of market trends, main players and entry level players.
- Member of RICS, or similar qualification.
The Person:
- This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a new and exciting challenge to mould a role and expand F+G’s market presence.
- Charismatic, resourceful, energetic and enthusiastic.
- Embraces ED&I and a culture that creates opportunities for all.
- Good team player.
- Engaging and approachable with strong communication and presentation skills.
- Able to inspire the next generation.
- Innovative, ambitious and confident.
- Market savvy and commercially minded, able to see the opportunity and land it.
- Exemplary client account management skills.
- Articulate and expressive in both the written and spoken word.
Why join?
Join us and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects – from mission-critical COVID-19 facilities to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas.
In 2020, we took away Silver and Gold in the Construction Manager of the Year Awards; and made finalist for the Young Surveyor of the Year. So, you'll be part of a team where our standards are high, as are the rewards. And, at every career stage, you'll benefit from industry-leading programmes to help improve your skills and knowledge.
Communities are at the heart of our work. Together, our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK. Read about more of the ways we're making a positive impact.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
Training:
You should possess a willingness to continue to develop your career through our structured training programme.
Faithful+Gould develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. We provide a structured training scheme and endorse Continuous Professional Development Activities.
Rewards and Benefits:
Faithful+Gould offers a fantastic range of benefits, which you can tailor to suit your own health, well-being, financial and lifestyle choices.
All the information you need to know is available on our dedicated benefits portal; your reward, which is available to access 24/7 from any device: Thinking of Joining Us? (snclavalin.com)
Security Clearance:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview.
If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.
Faithful+Gould recognise that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment. We support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how we can accommodate individual requirements.
Faithful+Gould, part of the SNC Lavalin Group, are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
