Estates Senior Project Manager

The Opportunity

Leeds Beckett University is investing in the future of its Estates & Facilities function and is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to help deliver the next phase of its estate transformation.

Following a review of the directorate and the appointment of new leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in delivering strategically significant capital projects. You will join at a key time as the University develops a new Estates Masterplan and prepares for further investment and development across its campuses.

Reporting to the Head of Planning & Development, you will lead the successful delivery of high-value and complex capital projects and programmes across the University estate.

You will play a key role in planning and delivering the capital programme while promoting consistent project management standards, governance and best practice.

Working with colleagues across Estates, Finance, Sustainability, Space Planning and the wider University, you will ensure projects are delivered efficiently, sustainably and in line with strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex and strategically significant capital projects through all RIBA stages.
• Support the development and delivery of the University’s capital programme.
• Manage project governance, reporting, risk, cost, quality and programme performance.
• Lead procurement activity and advise on appropriate project delivery strategies.
• Manage consultants, contractors and professional advisers.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Provide clear reporting and recommendations to senior leaders and governance groups.
• Embed sustainability and environmental considerations into project delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management standards and procedures.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to other members of the project team.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an experienced project professional with a strong track record of delivering complex construction, estates or infrastructure projects within large organisations.

Candidates could come from Higher Education, the NHS, local government, commercial property, infrastructure, transport, housing or other complex multi-site environments.

You will bring:

• A degree in a construction-related discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, APM, RIBA or equivalent.
• Significant experience delivering large and complex capital projects or programmes.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, procurement and contract administration.
• Experience working through RIBA stages and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercial awareness and a strong focus on value for money.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Leadership experience, including supporting and developing others.
• The ability to combine strategic thinking with strong project delivery discipline.

Why Leeds Beckett University

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a university investing in its future and building a team to drive meaningful change. You will help deliver major capital projects, contribute to the emerging Estates Masterplan and support the creation of an outstanding environment for students, staff and visitors.

The University’s values are Inclusive, Teamwork, Integrity, Pragmatism, Ambition and Purposeful, with an emphasis on collaboration, sustainability, quality and long-term value.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Louise Cartwright at Nigel Wright Group, appointed by Leeds Beckett University on a retained basis to manage this search.