Job Description
Role: Associate Director
Reports to: Senior Associate Director
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 6TH JUNE 2025
Job Purpose
To work as a key member of the Learning Estate Team, helping stakeholders achieve cost-effective and timely delivery of projects in the Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP). The role involves providing build cost, commercial, procurement, and technical support for future programme development.
Location
Based at SFT’s office in Edinburgh, with flexible working arrangements. Attendance at meetings is expected at least once a week, with additional travel for external meetings or seminars.
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 related initiatives, including expansion of Early Learning and Childcare, infrastructure for Free School Meals, and potential new projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage LEIP by implementing processes and conducting reviews.
* Support local authorities in project delivery, including design and funding assessments.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to improve project development.
* Utilize technical expertise to monitor market practices and innovate.
* Apply commercial principles to ensure value for money.
* Conduct cost and area reviews considering industry indices and market conditions.
* Oversee operational phases and support revenue payments.
* Contribute to presentations, documentation, and reports.
* Develop templates, documents, and guidance as needed.
* Maintain strong relationships with colleagues, government bodies, local authorities, suppliers, and other partners.
* Support the development of new investment approaches based on estate needs and delivery mechanisms.
* Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within 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 skills.
* 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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