Built Environment Project Manager

Interested in taking practical action to help deliver our more complex projects whilst also supporting some of the major sustainability challenges we face today?

If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen within our Built Environment Project team for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a variety of construction and refurbishment projects ranging from 50k to 5m across our diverse estate.

This role offers the successful applicant the opportunity and scope to deliver a variety of exciting construction projects, across a varied building stock whilst working closely with our clients and stakeholders. Namely, academics, technical managers and in-house professional services teams.

Role & Responsibilities:

Working for the Head of Built Environment Projects, you’ll be tasked with developing client briefs, appointing specialist consultants and contractors to support the delivery of the varied portfolio of projects currently under the control of the Estates and Facilities Department.

Whilst the post holder will take full responsibility for the delivery of their projects they will be supported by an experienced team. We are a friendly, flexible and supportive team that promotes a positive life-work balance. As a result, this role is offered on a hybrid basis with an expectation that the postholder will be on campus for a minimum of 3 days per week.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The management of formal Construction Contracts
• The management of client relationships, project scope, financial performance, quality and adherence to programme.
• Supporting with the development of business cases

About you

• We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
• Proven project delivery experience within a diverse and complex operating environment
• Working knowledge of the JCT 2024 Suite of Contracts (training will be provided for the right candidate)
• Experience in procuring and managing external consultants to achieve project objectives
• The desire and motivation to be successful and to contribute towards the continual improvement of our project delivery model

What’s in it for you?

This is a real opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of our students and academic communities, not only in relation to improving the facilities of a world leading academic institution but also in supporting our ambitious climate and wider sustainability ambitions.

As you would expect of a 1960’s campus, our buildings reflect a wide spectrum of construction types that, in turn, support a range of science, engineering, health and arts provision that contributes to both regional and national communities and economies.

Surrey is an amazing place to work, but we would say that wouldn’t we? and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place from which to work and thrive within a beautiful, leafy environment that encompass carefully curated gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is very much a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• 25 Days Annual Leave + 7 University Closure Days – around Christmas and Easter + Bank Holidays
• Highly competitive Pension Scheme
• Ongoing Training & Development opportunities
• Flexible, hybrid working
• On-site discounted Nursery/Childcare
• Electric Vehicle Leasing scheme
• Discounted Surrey Sports Park Membership

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application with a CV and Cover Letter online via the University of Surrey jobs portal.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th November.

Please note this position will be employed by Operate Surrey Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Surrey