Project Manager, Built Environment - Make Your Mark on a Dynamic Campus

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to apply your skills to tangible projects that have a real-world impact? Do you have a passion for sustainability and a desire to contribute to significant carbon reduction initiatives? If so, this opportunity within our Built Environment Project team could be your next career step.

This role offers a unique chance to manage a diverse portfolio of construction and refurbishment projects, ranging in value from £50k to £5m, across a varied and historic campus. You will be instrumental in not only enhancing facilities but also in driving forward crucial sustainability goals. This is a role where you can see the direct results of your hard work and contribute to a world-leading academic institution.

Key Advantages for Aspiring Candidates:

• Meaningful Project Impact: Directly contribute to improving facilities for students and academics, while playing a pivotal role in the institution's ambitious climate and sustainability targets.
• Diverse Project Experience: Gain exposure to a wide array of construction and refurbishment projects across a diverse building stock, offering continuous learning and development.
• Sustainability Leadership: Take the lead on practical delivery of carbon reduction projects, working with an Energy Partner on major infrastructure initiatives and ensuring they meet high standards.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with clients and stakeholders, including academics, technical managers, and in-house professional services teams, fostering strong working relationships.
• Supportive Team Culture: Be part of a friendly, flexible, and supportive team that champions a positive work-life balance, offering a nurturing environment for professional growth.
• Career Development: Benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring your skills remain current and your career path is supported.
• Attractive Benefits Package: Enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, a highly competitive pension scheme, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and various on-site discounts.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

• Project Scope and Responsibility: You will have full responsibility for the delivery of your projects, requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Contractual Knowledge: While training will be provided for the right candidate, a working knowledge of the JCT 2024 Suite of Contracts is a significant advantage.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Success in this role hinges on your ability to effectively manage client relationships and liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Sustainability Focus: A genuine interest and motivation to contribute to carbon reduction and sustainability initiatives will be crucial for thriving in this position.
• Hybrid Working Model: The role operates on a hybrid basis, with an expectation of being on campus a minimum of 3 days per week, requiring effective time management and self-discipline.

This is more than just a project management role; it's an opportunity to be part of a vibrant community, shape a beautiful and dynamic campus, and contribute to a more sustainable future. If you're seeking a role that offers both challenge and reward, and aligns with your career aspirations in project delivery and sustainability, we encourage you to explore this exciting prospect further.