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Client:
Scottish Futures Trust
Location:
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
2
Posted:
23.05.2025
Expiry Date:
07.07.2025
Job Description:
Role: Associate Director
Reports to: Senior Associate Director
Job Purpose: To work as a key member of the Learning Estate Team, helping stakeholders achieve cost-effective and timely delivery of projects within the Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP). The role involves providing build cost, commercial, procurement, and technical support for developing future programme approaches.
Location: Based at SFT's office in Edinburgh, with flexible working arrangements and a minimum of one day per week in the office. Travel to external meetings and seminars will be required.
Other Dimensions: The post holder will operate within the allocated budget and may have some line management responsibilities. The Learning Estate Team manages the £2bn LEIP and other initiatives, including expansion of Early Learning and Childcare, infrastructure for Free School Meals, and development of future programmes.
* Assist in managing LEIP through process implementation and reviews
* Support local authorities in project delivery, design, and funding assessments
* Collaborate with stakeholders to improve project development
* Use technical expertise to monitor market practices and innovations
* Apply commercial approaches to maximize value for money
* Conduct cost and area reviews considering industry indices and market conditions
* Oversee operational phases and support revenue payments
* Contribute to documentation, presentations, and reports
* Develop templates, documents, and guidance materials
* Maintain strong relationships with colleagues, Scottish Government, local authorities, and other stakeholders
* Support development of new investment and delivery approaches
* Promote collaboration and share knowledge across SFT
* Ensure technical skills and qualifications are current
* Contribute to corporate reporting and demonstrate outcomes
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
* Quantity Surveyor or equivalent with at least 7 years of post-qualification experience
* Knowledge of project delivery and commercial management
* Experience in the Education sector
* Experience with infrastructure procurement
* Business case development experience
* Ability to support solution-based outcomes and adopt best practices
* Established network of sector stakeholders and relationship management skills
* Understanding of public/private sector dynamics
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
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