Overview
Beach Baker is delighted to be exclusively partnering with the University of Reading to recruit a Project Manager for the Campus Development Department, within the Estates Directorate. The role involves managing and delivering a variety of complex upgrade, repair and refurbishment projects from inception to hand over which include works from our Capital Investment programme and our Estate Strategy which include replacements, building fabric upgrades, landscaping, service upgrades and other development works managed by the Estates Directorate.
Responsibilities
* Deliver projects that sit within the Major Projects programme (circa over £1 million) and/or the Minor & Intermediate projects programme (up to £1 million), requiring close collaboration campus-wide to deliver the Estate Strategy in a multi-stakeholder environment.
* Manage and deliver a variety of upgrade, repair and refurbishment projects from inception to hand over, including works from the Capital Investment programme and Estate Strategy (replacements, building fabric upgrades, landscaping, service upgrades and other development works).
* Collaborate with the Campus Development team at the Whiteknights Campus (130 hectares of parkland and lakes) as part of a network of property professionals within Estates.
What’s in it for you
* Work on a diverse range of buildings, from Grade II listed to modern structures.
* Join an established Campus Development team within Estates, comprising a Campus Development Director, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and support staff.
* An excellent time to join as the department begins delivering the new capital and estates strategy.
* Contribute to a team that is community and culture-focused, making a genuine impact on the student population.
* Enjoy an autonomous role with responsibility for managing your own workload.
* Experience an excellent work/life balance.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Demonstrable experience of project management within the higher education sector (or similar multi-stakeholder organisation), with skills in reporting, budget and programme control.
About the University
The University of Reading, with over 150 years of history and a student body of approximately 23,000, is a leader in UK higher education. It is renowned for its expertise in climate science, business, agriculture, and food science. The university features four major campuses: London Road and Whiteknights in Reading, Greenlands on the banks of the River Thames in Buckinghamshire, and a campus in Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia.
Salary and Benefits
* Basic salary: £47,389 to £58,225.
* Generous annual leave plus additional university closure days.
* 14.5% employer pension contribution.
* Professional membership fees paid.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Access to on-site gym and sports facilities at reduced staff rates.
* Discounted car parking.
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