Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.

Our two distinct operating segments Asset Management and Life work together to provide access to balanced long-term investment and savings solutions.

Through telling it like it is owning it now and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Purpose

Principally to procure and manage:

• Provision of strategic Technical Due Diligence guidance (for all acquisitions and disposals).

• Strategic development monitoring services for forward funded developments using external best in class suppliers and supporting consultant teams

• Reviewing the maintenance and adequacy of live sites ensuring planned preventative maintenance and operator obligations are fulfilled and highlighting any defects or improvements for review.

• Provision of supporting contractual engagement documentation and commercial review.

• Construction litigation management

The role will specifically support the M&G RE Living Team as part of the overall service provision provided by M&G RE Construction.

To oversee the full range of development building and construction services procured externally in a cost-efficient and commercially expedient manner with the objective of maximising investment returns whilst evaluating managing & mitigating risk.

To provide support strategic guidance and technical advice to Fund Managers Origination Asset Managers and other stakeholder groups for both existing assets acquisitions and developments.

Key responsibilities

Oversee Technical delivery

Deliver project coordination design construction delivery quality assessment technical guidance analysis and commercial interpretation to support decision making by M&G REs Origination & Asset Manager Deal Owners; manage the selection appointment and strategic overview of relevant specialist consultants; provide support analysis and assist decision-making on reports produced by external consultants.

Living Acquisitions & Disposals Technical Due Diligence

Strategic selection appointment and strategic guidance of both Framework suppliers and ad-hoc specialist consultants; providing technical guidance analysis and commercial interpretation of reporting to assist decision-making for transactional activities.

Living Development Monitoring/ Delivery

Provide the duties of the Fund Surveyor in relation to development loan/ funding agreements for Fund capital transactions; review of construction and project related appointments and contractual terms to be agreed with Developers. Manage the procurement selection appointment and overview of both framework and ad-hoc consultants to undertake:

• Development Technical Due Diligence of Developers design stage(s) information and identifying outstanding works packages

• Rights of Light & Neighbourly matters

• ESG related appraisal and compliance activities

• Environmental Review/ monitoring

• Development Finance Construction monitoring

• Reinstatement Cost Assessment

Provide funder technical representation at key stage project events i.e. Sectional / Practical Completion / discharging of agreement conditions utilising M&G RE Gateway Approval Stages. Own development delivery challenge and interrogate all delivery partners and scenarios in decision making and driving best quality and value in development delivery of turnkey development.

Living Estate Strategic Management

Collaborate and integrate with M&G REs Living Team as part of M&G RE Construction to improve develop and implement property strategies. As part of the overall estate management (delivered in-house and via 3rd party suppliers):

• Monitor post development delivery and implement design changes to specifications and activities of next generation developments identifying risks and opportunities; Provide technical advice and recommendations for maintenance repairs and upgrades.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Building Regulations Building Safety Act industry standards and best practices.

• Lead in post construction: construction defect resolution disputes. litigation and Incident management supporting the Living asset management team.

Living Framework Agreements & Construction Suppliers

Provide technical and contractual input in the use of M&G REs Framework Supplier Agreements including:

• the correct use and standard amendment of framework and appointment documents and construction contracts;

• the management of projects procured through the Frameworks and those requiring other technical support;

Environmental Social and Governance (ESG)

To understand contribute to and champion M&G REs ESG strategy and objectives as relevant for development and construction activities; provide guidance and advice to Deal Owners and those external partners and suppliers engaged to deliver ESG initiatives.

Safety & Security

With M&G REs H&S Team assist in provision of technical contractual and commercial advice through M&G REs Frameworks and ad-hoc appointments to deliver M&G REs Safety Security and Fire Policy objectives.

General Responsibilities

To engage and collaborate with M&G REs Fund Managers Origination & Asset Manager Deal Owners and those colleagues across the wider business including external partners and suppliers as appropriate to deliver a seamless and best in class service to enhance outcomes. To understand and demonstrate positive behaviours in line with our Attributes and Expectations.

To maintain professional competence through CPD and training activities.

To fulfil regulatory requirements maintaining a strong discipline to ensure compliance with:

• AML (anti-money laundering) and TCF policies (Treating Customers Fairly).

• All regulations investment guidelines and restrictions regarding clients mandates.

• M&G REs governance policies and procedures in addition to any that may be client specific.

• Fulfilling regulatory requirements including timely completion of all regulatory training and declarations and timely reporting of breaches or policy or compliance regulations.

• Health and Safety responsibilities appropriate for the role.

Requirements and Experience

Critical experience

• RICS qualified 10yrs (or of equal professional qualification) from a Living focussed technical Building Surveying or project background with a demonstrable track record working as part of a team with minimal supervision and with suitable post qualification experience suitable for a role requiring strategic guidance of development and construction.

• Demonstrable Client Side experience in a similar strategic role specifically from BTR/ PBSA/ Senior Living background in the technical delivery and post completion management of development.

• Strong technical contractual and project exposure with experience of dealing with all types of stakeholders.

• An understanding of complex property transactions working with legal representatives Developers and other senior consultants.

• Competence in managing construction related disputes and negotiation skills including technical competence.

• Strong ability to develop and deliver strategic processes and associated documents.

Skills and personal attributes

• A creative and innovative problem solver passionate about development and construction

• Superior time management / planning & organisational / project management skills

• Capacity to influence key stakeholders influence change and bring people on the journey

• Confident and effective communicator both to stakeholders and clients

• Strong relationship builder excellent partner and collaborator willing to be flexible and to adapt to change

• Comfortable working in a complex highly professional and multicultural environment

• Pragmatic practical and results oriented

• Proven communication report writing and presentation skills

• Strong numeracy skills with an attention to detail and accuracy

• Takes ownership of an issue/ project and see the task set through to conclusion

What we offer:

At M&G were committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:

• As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18% with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.

• Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy to balance your work and personal commitments.

• Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity adoption surrogacy and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.

• Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you with family options - for peace of mind.

To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering visit Life at M&G

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender ethnicity age sexual orientation nationality disability or long term condition we are looking to attract promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions disabilities or neuro-divergent conditions.

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