About Our Client
Insight are working with a prestigious University in London, seeking a highly skilled Senior 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, referbishment 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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Management of two project managers and 1 assistant project manager.
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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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Experience of manging project managers
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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.
Desirable:
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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