Project Manager

Background

The University of Birmingham is seeking to appoint a Project Manager to join its Estates Capital Development team.

With more than 8,000 staff, 36,000 students, and a turnover of c.£700m, the University of Birmingham is a leading Russell Group University. Our heritage as the UK’s original ‘red brick’ and civic university, is combined with one of the most compelling and ambitious agendas in higher education. Quite simply, at Birmingham we make things happen.

The University has a bold capital investment programme that aims to continually develop, enhance and decarbonise its world-class estate portfolio spanning our core 300-acre Edgbaston campus as well as other campus locations in Birmingham, the UK and globally.

Role Summary

The Project Manager will play a key role within the Estates Development team, with specific responsibility for managing refurbishment and new build projects from inception to completion as the Lead Project Manager. You will personally manage projects typically in the £50k to £5m value range but will also gain the opportunity to support Senior Project Managers on the delivery of major capital projects from £10m to £100m plus.

We are seeking an individual that is motivated to progress their career in a project management role across a diverse range of projects. You will have formative experience in leading the delivery of refurbishment and new-build projects, with a strong technical background and construction contract management experience.

Person Specification

• Degree level qualification in a building related discipline.
• MRICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE, CIBSE, APM or membership of other relevant professional body.
• Experience of Principal Designer role (desirable).
• H&S qualifications such as MIOSH / NEBOSH and/or experience (desirable).
• Detailed practical knowledge and experience of construction project management, construction design, specification writing, contract administration (particularly JCT contracts), and construction regulations.

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