About Our Client

Insight are working with a prestigious University in London, seeking a highly skilled Estates Capital Project Manager to join the Estates & Facilities Management team, providing essential support for the university's historic and modern campuses. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a world-class educational environment.

The university is home to a diverse community of students, academics, and staff. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence in education and research, the university operates across multiple campuses featuring a blend of historic and modern architecture. The Estates & Capital Projects team plays a critical role, ensuring ongoing upkeep and development of campus buildings, systems, and infrastructure. The team comprises in-house professionals and a network of contractors dedicated to maintaining operational excellence.

Estates Capital Project Manager will be responsible for delivering a range of construction and maintenance projects, typically valued between £100k - £5m. The successful candidate will ensure that projects comply with university design standards, health and safety regulations, and procurement policies while meeting the expectations of various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

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Develop project briefs and manage project scoping with stakeholders.

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Oversee design development, procurement, and contractor selection.

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Ensure project delivery aligns with the university's design standards, CDM regulations, and health and safety requirements.

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Manage budgets, quality, and timelines throughout project lifecycles.

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Facilitate stakeholder collaboration and ensure project outcomes meet the needs of academic and support services.

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Conduct regular site inspections and audits to monitor progress and compliance.

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Ensure thorough project documentation, including O&M manuals and health and safety files.

Key Stakeholder Relationships

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Director of Estates & Facilities

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Senior Management within Estates

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University Safety and Fire Risk Management Teams

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Academic and Administrative Departments

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External Consultants and Contractors

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Local Planning Authorities

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Heritage and Conservation Bodies

Key Skills and Experience Essential:

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Significant experience managing multiple small to medium-scale construction projects.

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Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations, CDM compliance, and procurement frameworks.

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Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, RIBA, CIBSE, APM).

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Experience managing heritage or listed building projects.

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Knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts.

This role is within IR35 paying betweein £300 - £500 per day. The day rates advertised are umbrella rates