Head of Lifecycle Management and Minor Works

We have an exciting opportunity within the Department of Estates & Facilities Management for an experienced Head of Lifecycle Management & Minor Works in our Development, Space and Property team. You will play a critical senior leadership post within the Development, Space & Property team, responsible for the strategic management and operational delivery of the University’s infrastructure replacement portfolio, including the £14 million annual Capital Backlog Programme.
As the key decision-maker for high-volume, complex smaller works, you will be expected to drive the long-term asset lifecycle strategy and provide expert technical authority for Building Surveying and M&E issues across the estate.

The role demands proven experience in managing complex programmes and is accountable for leading the delivery of all projects within budget and schedule, and to the highest technical standards. The role holder will need to ensure full statutory and legislative compliance, including discharging the University’s duties under CDM 2015, whilst governing significant capital and revenue budgets and presenting high-level progress and risk reports to Executive and University Governance groups.
You will lead multiple project delivery teams, manage key internal/external stakeholder relationships, and strategically align the minor works programme with the Head of Capital Projects to achieve a unified approach to all campus investment.

What We Offer
The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Find out more at sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

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