Global head of engineering and capital projects

Job description

Lloyd's is the world's leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace. We share the collective intelligence and risk sharing expertise of the market's brightest minds , working together for a braver world.

Our role is to inspire courage, so tomorrow's progress isn't limited by today's risks.

Our shared values: we are brave; we are stronger together; we do the right thing; guide what we do and how we act. If you share our values and our passion to build a future that's more sustainable, resilient and inclusive, you'll find a home at Lloyd's - build a braver future with us.

The Role:

A rare chance to modernise one of London's most iconic buildings this global head of engineering and construction will provide an industry leading role to transform and decarbonize the building over the next five years making it fit for the Corporation of Lloyd's, Lloyd's Markets and it's tenants future.

Publicising Lloyd's achievements and demonstrating that existing commercial properties (even grade 1 listed properties) can compete with new buildings in the race for space and talent in post pandemic modern cities is a fundamental objective of the role. Additionally the role will partner with the global head of real estate to oversee the transformation of the global property estate across 30+ countries including fit outs in existing and new locations

Principal Accountabilities:

• Lead the Real Estate Engineering and Construction function globally.
• Take ownership for the delivery of the real estate decarbonization and transformation programme to the interior of the Lloyd's building through effective and clear decision making and leadership.
• Set out the long-term engineering asset management plan for the building, weaving decarbonization interventions into the building lifecycle.
• Plan and execute the remodelling of the buildings mechanical and electrical infrastructure to reduce energy consumption in accordance with proposed legislation and lease obligations.
• Additionally, co-ordinate, plan and execute interior fit outs and upgrades to the building and major repairs and maintenance projects, simultaneously.
• Engage at the appropriate levels with other corporate real estate function leads and other departments such as Corporate Affairs, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Finance, Procurement and Technology to synchronize project delivery on time and within agreed budgets

Skills:

• Able to articulate messages to a variety of audiences at all levels including senior executives, clients, peers across Lloyd's plus real estate and construction professionals coupled with active listening.
• Establish and maintain relationships on all levels of organisation and stakeholder groups.
• Ability to integrate people, places and process as well as understanding project and programme management.
• Leadership: able to lead and motivate teams to deliver exceptional outputs to meet the requirements. Identify and secure the necessary skills and resources to deliver.
• Influencing and teamwork: Able to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal. Able to work effectively at all levels in an organisation.
• Ability to have a structured approach to problem solving. Seeks out evidence and facts driving to fix the ultimate root causes to achieve sustainable solutions
• Ability to distil, simplify and solve complex problems.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and effective, particularly when faced with ambiguity.

Knowledge:

• Understand and be able to articulate new legislation and global best practice in relation to net zero carbon in commercial properties, avoidance of stranded assets and whole life carbon.
• Knowledge of UK construction law
• Knowledge of fit out and construction best practice in Europe, APMEA and Americas
• Knowledge on the design and implementation of smart building technology to deliver meaningful information for the stakeholders.

Experience:

• Experience leading the decarbonization, engineering, construction, fitout and refurbishment of sophisticated commercial office buildings, particularly whilst occupied by critical business activities.
• Experience in decarbonization of older buildings.
• Experience leading teams who ideate, create a vision, design brief and execution plan.
• Experience delivering successful large-scale real estate engineering and construction transformation programmes.
• Experience in operational readiness planning and execution to ensure no business disruption on occupation.
• Experience working in complex stakeholder environments.
• Leading the design and delivery of complex change programmes.

Diversity and inclusion are a focus for us - Lloyd's aim is to build a diverse, inclusive environment that reflects the global markets we work in. One where everyone is treated with dignity and respect to achieve their full potential. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making workplace adjustments,we offer regular health and wellbeing programmes, diversity and inclusion training, employee networks, mentoring and volunteering opportunities as well as investment into your professional development. You can read more about diversity and inclusion on our website .

We understand that our work/life balance is important to us all and that a hybrid of working from the office and home can offer a great level of flexibility. Flexible working forms part of a total reward approach which offers a host of other benefits over and above the standard offering (generous pension, healthcare, wellbeing etc). These include financial support for training, education & development, a benefit allowance (to spend on our flexible benefits such as gym membership, dental insurance, extra holiday or to partake in our cycle to work scheme), employee recognition scheme and various employee discount schemes.

By choosing Lloyd's, you'll be part of a team that brings together the best minds in the industry, and together with our underwriters and brokers, we create innovative, responsive solutions allowing us to share risk and solve complex problems.

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