Hays
Estates Project Manager for an established University in London

Your new company
The University has in excess of 170,000m2 of space. The management and maintenance of the estate is one of the largest operational costs at £22 million. This estate consists of 10 main sites with approximately 40 buildings providing of a range of teaching and learning environments, across the west end of London and Harrow. The estate also includes approximately 1200 residential spaces.
The University has a focus on improving student satisfaction and driving academic success and the Estate plays a key role in this. Consequently, we are reviewing our Estate Strategy to ensure better use of space, improve utilisation across all buildings and develop the estate to support the overall aims of academic strategy, to drive commercial benefits from the buildings and future proof the infrastructure.
Sitting within the Professional Services directorate the Estate Planning and Services department are constantly striving to support academic success and improve our student experience. Your new role
The post holder will provide a complete project management and delivery service from inception to completion; working with in-house staff and a wide range of outsourced contractors and consultants on multiple projects ranging from £10k to in excess of £10m; covering new build, renovations and adaptations.You will be working on exciting development projects, creating new lab spaces, redeveloping school spaces and more!

What you'll need to succeed
A relevant Higher Degree or Equivalent Recognised professional qualification in a relevant discipline or relevant experience working in project management within an academic framework.MAPM or working towards an MAPM qualification or have the ambition to.
Ideally, experience with working in the HE Sector, but isn't necessary.

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary/ packageFlexible and Hybrid workingSupport with Chartership 35 days leave + bank holidays + Christmas closureGenerous pension scheme (local government)Other company benefits (free gym membership, cycle to work, season ticket loans etc.)

What you need to do now

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