Title: Estates Development Manager
Location: Paisley Campus (Multi‑Campus Remit)
Contract: Fixed Term, 12 months
Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship in line with Home Office requirements. Applicants will therefore be unable to secure a Skilled Worker visa for this role and will require an alternative source of right to work in the UK.
The Estates Development Manager is responsible for the management and delivery of allocated estate development projects across the University estate, including buildings, infrastructure upgrades and investment improvements, from inception through to completion. The role supports the delivery of the University's capital and development investment programme, contributing operational expertise to enhance the built environment and internal spaces for students and staff, while working within agreed governance frameworks and delegated authority.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee feasibility, design, procurement, delivery and handover stages.
* Coordinate consultants and contractors.
* Manage cost, programme, risk and compliance and ensure health, safety, sustainability and regulatory requirements are met.
* Contribute to service improvement, reporting and continuous development of estate delivery processes within Estates & Campus Services.
Qualifications and Experience
* Degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, quantity surveying or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience in estate development / built environment delivery.
* Experience delivering estate development activity including buildings, infrastructure upgrades or investment improvements.
* Experience working with consultants and contractors in an estates or development environment.
* Experience monitoring budgets, programmes, risk and change within formal governance frameworks.
* Experience operating within defined policies, procedures and approval routes.
* Experience applying Health and Safety and CDM requirements in estate development activity.
Benefits
* 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
* Additional days leave on your birthday
* Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme)
* A flexible approach to working pattern and work‑life balance
* Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
* Fitness facilities across our campuses
* Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and Employee Assistance Programme
* Professional, career and research development opportunities.
Equality and Diversity
UWS is committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups. UWS is a "Disability Confident" employer. University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.
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