The University of Reading is seeking to appoint a Project Manager to lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of campus development projects to create an outstanding campus environment across the University’s estate.
The University of Reading has been at the forefront of UK Higher Education for nearly a Century. We are a global university that enjoys a world-class reputation for teaching, research and enterprise. Key to the University’s success is its estate portfolio - the campuses in Reading and Henley have regularly been voted one of the best university green space in the UK serving over 19,000 students and nearly 4,000 staff.
Occupying three beautiful campuses ranging from the urban utopia of London Road, the peaceful parkland of Whiteknights to the riverside retreat of Greenlands, the unique “University in a Park” setting of the University of Reading is an inspiring place to study and work.
The University has a significant operational estate portfolio consists of more than 200 buildings and over 250,000m2 of space, spanning academic, research, enterprise, sport, recreation and residential buildings and facilities. It also has an investment portfolio comprises an incredibly diverse variety of land and property including commercial, residential, innovation & enterprise, research & development, industrial, retail and rural space. We have over 500 tenants ranging from multi-national corporations to individual partners.
The Campus Development Project Manager is responsible for managing capital and revenue projects across the university estate. These projects typically comprise new-build, refurbishment, infrastructure and strategic maintenance projects across a diverse range of buildings and estates including research facilities, teaching facilities, listed buildings, social and recreational space, commercial space, farms, and external realm areas. You will manage projects from inception to completion, leading external teams and liaising with internal university stakeholders.
We are seeking candidates that have proven experience of delivering a wide range of construction-related projects from feasibility to handover, with experience of projects in the £500k to £5m value range. The role would suit individuals either in client-side or consultant project manager roles currently, or those in project architect or building surveying roles aspiring to progress into a client-side project management career.
The University of Reading offers a compelling benefits package including the exceptional USS pension (www.uss.co.uk), hybrid work pattern, generous annual leave (40 days including university closure days and public holidays), a strong commitment to employee health and wellbeing, hybrid work pattern and access to various optional benefits. Further information can be viewed at https://www.reading.ac.uk/human-resources/working-at-reading
The candidate brochure can be viewed at https://online.flippingbook.com/view/100821431/
Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV and supporting statement and should be sent to nick.coppard@mrgglobal.com and kelley.brown@mrgglobal.com.
The closing date for applications is 7th December 2025.
Interviews with the University will take place on campus on 5th January 2026.