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Capital Projects Development Manager

University of Oxford - Estates Services

Location: Oxford
Salary: £62,698 to £72,418 with a discretionary range to £78,976 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 23rd September 2024
Closes: 11th October 2024
Job Ref: 175320

Are you an experienced Capital Projects Manager ready to lead a portfolio of high-value projects in one of the world's leading universities?

This is your chance to join the University of Oxford as a Capital Projects Development Manager to play a key role in delivering a diverse and ground-breaking portfolio, including everything from cutting-edge research facilities to innovative teaching spaces.

About the Role

Responsible for the management of the University of Oxford capital programme of approximately £2B over ten years, Estates Services Capital Projects has an exciting opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic professional who is looking for a challenging and rewarding role as a Capital Projects Development Manager. The post holder will hold responsibility for the delivery of a specific portfolio of projects for the Medical Sciences Division (MSD), the portfolio is large and diverse, with a value in excess of £250m presently on going, and projects spanning simple office refurbishments and complex and technically advanced new research and teaching facilities.

Accountable to senior University Officers the principal responsibility will be to lead on the management, monitoring and coordination of the MSD capital project programme, coordinating elements of the programme as well as project and design teams.  The post holder will ensure the efficient, timely and correct delivery of projects, which meet the business needs and requirements of the division and stakeholders, and in accordance with relative legislation and University governance.

Additional responsibilities will include acting as Client Representative and/or Project Manager for one or more elements of the MSD capital projects portfolio, specifically those pertaining to brief definition and project early incubation stages, or post completion during closure stages, as well as the delivery of Estates Services Capital Projects initiatives.

What We Offer:

  • 30 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)
  • Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
  • Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
  • Excellent contributory pension scheme
  • Subsidised sports centre membership and cycle loan scheme
  • Supportive childcare services and generous family leave

About You

The post holder will have demonstrable relevant experience of coordinating a complex capital project portfolio and a broad professional client or project management orientated understanding of the delivery of a range of projects from relatively simple projects to complex refurbishment and new build laboratory projects.

Essential Criteria include:

  • Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
  • Professional qualification in construction or business management.
  • Membership of a relevant professional body.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
  • Experience in preparing committee papers and reports.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2).
  • Experience within the Higher Education or NHS sector.
  • Line management and team leadership experience.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit the following documents as part of your online application:

  • Covering letter / supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role as set out in the job description
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Contact details of two referees (only contacted if you are successful)

Only applications received before 12 pm on Friday 11 October 2024 can be considered.

Interviews will take place in person on Wednesday 16 October 2024.

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