Regional Construction Manager

DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are:
Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.

Corporate Real Estate (CRE) at DHL Group is responsible for more than 12,000 properties across all DHL business units worldwide. Sitting in the EMEA region, UKI has a portfolio of circa 325 predominantly industrial and warehouse properties managed by a small dedicated professional team. Corporate Real Estate - Together with our global colleagues, we offer excellent services along the property lifecycle Commercial, Construction and Facility Management for all DHL properties in a sustainable way.

As part of DHL, you will be working with a global network of CRE colleagues and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities. We are looking for an immediate, full-time, permanent position in the EMEA region. Position can be based anywhere in UK (preferably Midlands). We are offering a hybrid work mode, with an expectation of at least 1 day per week in Milton Keynes.

As a key member of the UK & Ireland Construction Team, reporting to the Head of Construction, The Regional Construction Manager will deliver professional expertise on various elements of Real Estate, including technical due diligence for acquisitions, dilapidations process for disposals, managing fit outs of up to £40m, acting as Tenant's Agent for the business on new build's. The Regional Construction Manager will be expected to successfully lead construction projects from inception through to completion liaising with our direct colleagues within the Commercial Real Estate team as well as our business colleagues within the wider DHL.

• Management of construction projects from inception to completion incorporating effective negotiation and communication skills.
• Responsible for all on-site works relating to the construction project. Including management of Principle Contractor and liaison with other work streams.
• Active participation in pre-construction phase to ensure all requirements of internal stakeholders are appropriately incorporated.
• Contract Management of projects to include stringent change control measures that align with DHL's compliance principles.
• Act as Tenant's Agents on new developments ensuring DHL's requirements are delivered to internal standards.
• Adhering to the Dilapidations Protocol and RICS guidelines, negotiate Schedules of Dilapidations on behalf of DHL.
• Be able to interpret end user requirements and prepare specifications to suit the work taking into account DHL's Global Building Standards.
• Provide cost estimates for elements of work to enable the business to strategize effectively.
• Demonstrate understanding of current Building Regulations and relevant legislation in order to advise business colleagues how to maintain best practices.
• Demonstrate understanding of CDM roles and responsibilities and ensure contractors, colleagues and visitors act accordingly.
• Undertake Building Surveying duties as required by the business including Technical Due Diligence, Schedules of Condition, BRCA's, Dilapidation Assessments etc.
• Advise business colleagues on solutions to achieve DHL's Carbon Neutral targets on it's portfolio.

• Building Surveying degree/background or similar
• Minimum of 3 years PQE (MRICS)
• Experience in the Project Management of commercial and industrial buildings.
• Strong experience in all Building Surveying roles and tasks including Dilapidations.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in relevant construction project management.
• Experience in construction processes and techniques, project planning and budget control. budget control.
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Project and knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Strong negotiation, communication and management skills.
• Flexible approach to…