PRINCIPAL PROJECT MANAGER CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT LSE
INTRODUCTION
LSE ESTATES DIVISION AND CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
The LSE was founded in 1895 and has grown to become one of the foremost social science uni- versities in the world. A specialist university with an international intake, LSEs reach extends from its Central London campus to around the world. The School has a cosmopolitan student body, with around 11,600 full time students from 148 countries and staff of just over 3,000, with about 49 per cent drawn from countries outside the UK. In 2021 LSE became the first Carbon Neu - tral verified university in the UK. The LSE Estates Division is responsible for devel- opment and implementation of the LSE Estates Strategy supporting the Schools strategic objec - tives. The Estates Capital Development team
has enjoyed unprecedented success in recent years, with acclaimed major projects gaining Stir - ling award nominations and the Team winning various client of the year accolades. The Principal Project Manager will take up the en - viable opportunity to lead the delivery of a major new development project for the LSE, with a project budget in excess of £ 100m. You will join at the outset of the construction programme and take the chance to lead what is anticipated to be an award-winning building project through to successful completion and occupation.
THE ROLE
PERSON SPECIFICATION
WORKING AT LSE
APPLICATION PROCESS
3RD IN THE WORLD Ranking for social science and man- agement subjects in the QS World and Subject Rankings 2022 1ST OF LONDON UNIVERSITIES We are ranked the top university in London for the 11th year running by the Complete University Guide 2023 18 NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS LSE counts 18 Nobel Prize win - ners among our staff and former students 37 WORLD LEADERS have studied or taught at LSE. 219,000 ALUMNI ACROSS 212 COUNTRIES 92.8 PERCENT OF GRADUATES entered employment or further studies within 15 months
35,000 MEDIAN SALARY of an LSE Graduate.
ABOUT LSE
LSE is one of the foremost social science universities in the world. A specialist university with an international intake, LSEs reach extends from its Central London campus to around the world. The School has a cosmopolitan student body, with around 11,600 full time students from 148 countries and staff of just over 3,000, with about 49 per cent drawn from countries outside the UK. LSE opened its doors in 1895 with three rooms and 200 students. Today more than 11,000 students study for degrees at our central London campus, while more than 40,000 more learn on campus or remotely. But while much has changed, one thing remains con- stant: our commitment to the original vision of LSE, as a community of people and ideas, founded to know the causes of things, for the betterment of society. As we look to the future, we do it as an internationally renowned institution, with a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and public engagement in the social sciences. What happens at the School has the potential to be world-changing – and in these turbulent times, the social sciences are needed more than ever.
7 ACADEMIC
1895 LSE WAS FOUNDED LSE is a specialist social studies university PARTNERSHIPS with universities across the world
2021 CARBON NEUTRAL verified university in the UK
29 ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS and institutes at LSE 19 RESEARCH CENTRES 200 SOCIETIES AND 40 CLUBS
TOP 10 FIELDS OF EMPLOYMENT
1. FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2. EDUCATION, TEACHING AND RESEARCH 3. CONSULTANCY 4. GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC SECTOR AND POLICY 5. ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING 6. INFORMATION, DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND DATA 7. ADVERTISING, MARKETING, PR AND JOURNALISM 8. LAW AND LEGAL SERVICES 9. FMCG, MANUFACTURING AND RETAIL 10. HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
RECENTLY COMPLETED PROJECTS INCLUDE:
The Marshall Building a £ 145m new build, designed by Grafton Architects on the corner of Lincoln ’ s Inn Field in a conservation area. The project is attracting industry and media attention since it opened in January 2022. It recently won the Priz Versailles Campuses 2022 and continues to receive award accolades.
LSE ESTATES DIVISION AND CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT The Estates Division is responsible for development and imple- mentation of the LSEs Estates strategy, providing world class buildings and facilities for teaching, learning and research. The Estates Division are committed to creating a higher quality built environment commensurate with LSEs academic stand- ing. Strategic projects are developed and delivered by the Cap - ital Development team, responsible for the planning and imple- mentation of major capital projects, long term maintenance and carbon management in progress at the School. Following a design competition in 2022, David Chipperfields Ar - chitect have been selected to develop the next major project for the LSE, the Firoz Lalji Global Hub is a £ 100m + project that has set high environmental targets with low embedded carbon im- pacts. The development is currently at RIBA Stage 2 with plans to complete it by late 2026.
Our Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners designed Centre building at £ 125m, recieved an RIBA Award and a Civic Trust Award following its completiong in 2019. The LSE first new building for more than 40 years, The Saw Swee Hock Student Centre has recieved praise from students, staff and architecture critics and has won many awards since its opening in 2014. The capital plan has various major projects up to 2030 and beyond, these are due to be developed over the next few years and the LSE is currently also planning several joint venture residential projects that will build upon the success of previous projects.
IMPROVING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE LIES AT THE HEART OF WHAT WE DO. WE ARE FOCUSSED ON PROVIDING WORLD CLASS BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES AND THROUGH EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE WE AIM TO ENSURE THE SAFE, SECURE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF LSE ASSETS. LSE ESTATES DIVISION MISSION
THE ROLE
Job title:
Principal Project Manager
Department Division:
Capital Development Estates Division
Accountable to:
Director, Assistant Director, Capital Development
Job Summary The post holder will be a senior member of the Capital Development section of Estates.
9. Building and maintaining a virtual team, environ- ment consisting of colleagues across the School ( i.e. Finance, Residences / Catering, Facilities Manage - ment and Student Experience ) and other external advisers such as legal and cost consultants etc. 10. Coordinating the review of information pre- pared by the contractor and tracking any com- ments on the same ensuring actions are closed or responded to. 11. Considering items and advising the School on matters submitted by the contractor for ‘ approval ’ , as required by the Project Agreement. 12. Ensuring change control procedures, to robust- ly protect the School ’ s interests and ensure the best value is achieved in all areas. 13. Reviewing the progress of the works and pre - paring reports for the School ’ s Project Board. 14. Receive and assess any application for claims, seeking advice as appropriate from the School ’ s advisors, advising on the validity of same and mak- ing recommendations to the Project Sponsor and Project Board. 15. Monitoring that commissioning and inspections are being carried out by the Independent Tester. 16. Ensuring the School is appropriately repre- sented at the handover of buildings along with any School Stakeholders. 17. Establish and maintain, throughout the Con- tract, all Contract records including, but not limited to, contractual documentation, communications, and any performance tracking. 18. Throughout the Contract, identify issues and risks as soon as they arise and manage these, by suggesting solutions and strategies to address
them. This includes ensuring Risk Registers are kept up to date.
25. Work within the School ’ s standards and procedures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Programme Management Role 1. Relationship Management: establishing, sup - porting and maintaining relationships for Glengall Road and Bankside projects: project sponsor, CFO; School Representative, Director of Residential Ser- vices, communication routes and systems through- out the life of the contract so that a sustainable partnership of trust and respect is maintained. 2. Ensuring obligations and responsibilities of the Development Partner and School are met, ensur- ing, risks, payments under the contract, reporting and change are all managed effectively so that value for money and continuous improvement are achieved. 3. Ensuring that the School meets its planning, design and construction-related contractual obliga- tions under the Project Agreement. 4. First point of contact between LSE and Develop- ment Partner ( at a working level rather than Board / financial level ) – requests for information, internal contacts, etc 5. To coordinate the Schools approach to planning and design matters including communication strat- egy and necessary liaisons with the local authority, GLA, statutory bodies and neighbour relations. 6.To manage internal stakeholder relationships, particularly in the development of the design and specification. 7. Primary LSE interface on development of techni- cal specification e.g. room sizes, numbers, catering, social space, MEP, fire, lifts etc
19. Identifying defects and bringing them to the attention of the School.
26. To ensure that, insofar as compatible with the relevant Project Agreements, all procurement is carried out in accordance with LSE financial and purchasing policies and other procedures as set down by the Director of Capital Development and / or Director of Estates. 27. To act as “ Secretary ” to the Project Work Group designated to oversee the implementation of each particular project, attendance at design team meetings and site progress meetings, including the preparation of reports, agendas, minutes and presentations. Flexibility To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed, and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Equality and Diversity To uphold the School ’ s commitment to equality of respect and opportunity, as set out in the Ethics Code, we will treat all people with dignity and re- spect, and ensure that no one will be treated less favourably because of their role at the School, age, sex, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil part- nership, pregnancy and maternity, or social and economic background. For the full Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policy statement, please see the EDI website Environmental Sustainability The post holder is required to minimise environ- mental impact in the performance of the role, and actively contribute to the delivery of the LSE Envi- ronmental Policy.
20. Issue monthly reports to the Project Board that should include the following: - Statement on H & S - Report on Construction - Quality - Programme – Including next-phased occupation - Defects - Potential construction / design issues arising / requiring addressing over the following month. - Items previously identified and progress on the same - New issues to be addressed - Possible future issues - Interface issues
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Meetings in past periods and issues - actions to be addressed - Future engagement - Communications
21. LSE focussed risk register
Budget reporting 22. To prepare and submit regular reports on pro- gress against programmes, budgets and briefing objectives. 23. Act as “ Secretary ” to the Project Board desig - nated to oversee the development of the project / ( s ), including the preparation of reports, agendas, minutes and presentations. 24. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Deputy Director of Estates ( Capital and Development ) or their nominee.
8. Documenting and accurately relaying the Schools instructions and clarifications.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Essential: • Thorough and comprehensive relevant post-qualification experience at a senior level • Experience in leading and managing profession- al consultants and contractors or large-scale new building and refurbishment projects from design and planning through to construction. • Successful delivery of residence or hotel con- struction projects experience • Experience of capital development undertaken through partnership development agreements ( DBFO-style ) • Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. RCQS / RICS or a similarly recognised chartered body. • knowledge of public procurement processes and new forms of building procurement methods • Ability to access all parts of a construction site • Demonstrable experience of: • Contract Administration
PLANNING AND ORGANISING RESOURCES • Ability to manage projects. • Evidence of Focus, drive and self-motivation in order to deliver required project outcomes. • Ability to work under pressure and plan and organise a busy workload with conflicting deadlines DECISION MAKING • Ability to work on own initiative, take independ- ent decisions and to provide advice and input to others LIAISON AND NETWORKING • Ability to exchange information effectively and maintain relationships with internal and external contacts CIRCUMSTANCES • Able to work flexible hours when required and sufficiently able to access all parts of a construc - tion site
Desirable: • An understanding of current technical develop- ments and advancements in structure & con- struction techniques. • Experience of using CAD ( Computer Aided Design ) COMMUNICATION • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to convey complex information in the most appropriate format INITIATIVE AND PROBLEM SOLVING • Ability to use initiative and creativity to address problems that are difficult to resolve. TEAMWORK AND MOTIVATION • Ability to motivate and lead a project team. • Willingness and ability to work as part of a team
• Construction Project Management • Staff management • Financial management
• Knowledge of the following areas: • CDM Regulations • Town & Country Planning Act 1990 • Building Act 1984 • Health & Safety Legislation • NBS specification • British & European Standards / codes of prac- tice forms of Building Contract • Procurement and Handover procedures • An understanding of liability and contract law • Experience in negotiating fees and variation costs. • Previous experience of budget planning and financial control. • Experience of using project programming using Microsoft Project.
WORKING AT LSE
Join LSE and you ’ ll work in a world-leading university where cut- ting edge research is happening now, in the heart of a vibrant city. We have challenging and rewarding roles for committed individ- uals. In return we offer a good work-life balance, with generous holidays and award-winning family-friendly policies. Diversity is valued and staff development is taken seriously. We have a strong sense of community. We even have some good parties. Our staff say they are proud to work here. As a member of LSE staff, you ’ ll be provided with a competitive salary and pension scheme, generous annual leave ( 41 days p.a. including bank holidays ) as well as benefiting from excellent train - ing and development opportunities. However, we are acutely aware that there are other considerations important to you. With this in mind, we provide numerous other attractive benefits to help actively encourage a positive, diverse, healthy and family friendly culture in our workplace.
Benefits include: • Childcare vouchers • Cyclescheme • Eyesight tests for VDU users • Season ticket loans • LSE gym membership • Give as you earn • Fee remission • Senior common room
Further information can be viewed here.
APPLICATION PROCESS LSE is being supported on this recruitment cam- paign by the search consultancy The Management Recruitment Group - MRG.
To arrange a confidential briefing conversation please contact our advisors:
Nicholas Coppard nicholas.coppard @ mrgpeople.co.uk 0203 962 9900
Ben Duffill ben.duffill @ mrgpeople.co.uk 0203 962 9900
Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV and project list / portfolio.
Applications should be sent to: nicholas.coppard @ mrgpeople.co.uk and ben.duffill @ mrgpeople.co.uk
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university. With students and staff from over 140 countries around the world, diversity is integral to LSE. The School ’ s dynam- ic mix of people and ideas underpins our global reputation for excellence in the social sciences, and makes studying and working at LSE a unique and enriching experience.
We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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