About the Business:
Altum are proud to be working on behalf of this global business which is in Pursuit of Better. This company delivers exceptional customer experiences to the portfolio companies of a large umbrella business. The headquarters are based across Europe, Asia, and America, and this role is based in the London office servicing the European portfolio companies.
Why is this role important?
The Vice President, Engineering provides enhanced department support of acquisition, disposition, financing, and asset management services. Oversees technical vendor activities and partners with Portfolio Companies.
How would you add value?
- Ensure project setup and ongoing status updates within software platforms for project tracking, data management and reporting
- Advise on choice and appropriateness of vendors including advice on costs
- Manage technical review of vendor reports to ensure each meets company and client protocols and accurately describes the asset and quantifies risks
- Interact regularly with clients to ensure that goals and objectives are established and achieved
- Provide guidance and advice on building and construction issues that arise in the course of acquisitions, disposals and financings
- Provide technical direction and guidance to vendors assigned to projects to ensure conformance to scopes of work
- Support large portfolios of projects, liaising with team members and tracking status
What you bring to the role:
- Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in architecture or engineering or construction or designation as a member of the Royal institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Minimum of 10 years commercial building evaluation or commercial design experience with a general understanding of all building systems: site work, building envelope, with a strong emphasis on either MEP or infrastructure risk, and UK and EU development and construction programs
- Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of options in complex, fluid, situations
- Ability to provide straightforward, pragmatic and business-focused advice to deal and asset management teams
- High functioning analytical and quantitative skills with the drive to develop strategic solutions
- Knowledge of real estate financial terms and principle
What does this business offer you?
Health Benefits
- Full Bupa Health, Dental and Mental Health cover
- Life Insurance through Canada Life
- Eye Test and Spectacles Vouchers
Wellbeing
- Competitive maternity and paternity leave policies
- Expert counselling, therapy, and executive coaching through our mental health partner, Myndup
- 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Birthday Leave
- Work From Anywhere - work remotely anywhere in the world for up to 10 days of the year
Financial
- Private Workplace Pension with Hargreaves Lansdown
- Travel Insurance
- Cycle Scheme
- Technology Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Gym Membership Discount