Location: | Reading |
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Salary: | £45,585 to £56,021 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 22nd October 2024 |
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Closes: | 17th November 2024 |
Job Ref: | SRF49602 |
The University of Reading is seeking to appoint a Project Manager for the Campus Development Department within the Estates directorate
The University
The University of Reading, with over 150 years of history and a student body of approximately 23,000, is a leader in UK higher education. It is renowned for its expertise in areas such as climate science, business, agriculture, and food science. The university features four major campuses: London Road and Whiteknights in Reading, Greenlands on the banks of the River Thames in Buckinghamshire, and a campus in Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia.
The Position
The role involves managing and delivering a variety of complex repair and refurbishment projects from inception to handover both from reactive maintenance requests, a planned programme of replacements and building fabric improvements both from the Forward Maintenance Plan and the University’s Capital Improvements Programme managed by the Estates Directorate.
This position will focus on delivering Projects that sit within the Minor and Intermediate Programme (circa under £1 million) and requires close collaboration campus wide, delivering the Estates Strategy within a multi stakeholder environment. The Campus Development team, based at the award-winning Whiteknights Campus, operates within 130 hectares of beautiful parkland and lakes.
What’s in it for you
Work on a diverse range of buildings, from Grade II listed to modern structures. Join an established Campus Development team within Estates, comprising a Campus Development Director, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and support staff, providing a strong network of property professionals.
An excellent time to join the department as it begins delivering the new capital and estates strategy. Contribute to a team that is community and culture-focused, making a genuine impact on the student population. Enjoy an autonomous role with responsibility for managing your own workload. Experience an excellent work/life balance.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in Project Management managing Projects that sit within the Minor and Intermediate Programme of work.
Salary & Employee Benefits
Further information available here
To apply
For a confidential briefing discussion please contact Matthew Clackson matthew@beachbaker.co.uk - 07825081393
Application is by submission of a curriculum vitae addressing the job description and person specification to Beach Baker via the advert apply button
The closing date for applications is 17/11/2024
Interview date: to be confirmed
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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