Senior Estates Project Manager

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

• Develop project briefs and manage project scoping with stakeholders.

• Oversee design development, procurement, and contractor selection

• Management of two project managers and 1 assistant project manager.

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

• Manage budgets, quality, and timelines throughout project lifecycles.

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

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

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

Key Stakeholder Relationships

• Director of Estates & Facilities

• Senior Management within Estates

• University Safety and Fire Risk Management Teams

• Academic and Administrative Departments

• External Consultants and Contractors

• Local Planning Authorities

• Heritage and Conservation Bodies

Key Skills and ExperienceEssential:

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

• Experience of manging project managers.

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

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

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable:

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

• Experience managing heritage or listed building projects.

• Knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts.