Project Manager

The University of Buckingham is among the fifteen smallest in the UK and is rightly proud of its distinctive features, namely: it is the only private University in the UK with a Royal Charter; secondly, it pioneered the first accelerated (two-year) degree; and finally, it provides students with a personalised learning experience through its small-group academic tutorial system and exceptional pastoral care provision. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Project Manager.

Job Purpose

Responsible for the provision of project management of capital development and building and property refurbishment projects for the University.

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 improvement from 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 £2 million) and requires close collaboration campus wide, delivering the Estates Strategy within a multi stakeholder environment.

The successful candidate will be a confident communicator, able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Please refer to the Job Profile for more details about the key responsibilities of this role.

Skills & Experience

Ideally a degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in building construction and/or surveying.

Project Management qualification or equivalent proven track record of managing complex projects to successful completion.

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, but we are invested in our people and their development, so we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the majority of the skills and experience required and are keen to develop!

What can we offer you?

We might be small, but we can still offer plenty of perks!  In addition to an Aviva Pension scheme, we offer: 

• Beautiful working environments across our campuses in Buckingham, with plenty of space
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Christmas closure
• On-site gym and exercise classes
• On-site catering facilities
• University bookshop with staff discount (Buckingham)
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning courses
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent opportunities to network and continue learning across a variety of departments
• Discount of courses for staff and their families

Informal enquiries may be made to Matthew Cross on Tel: +44 (0)1280 820354 or email matthew.cross@buckingham.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is Friday 6^th December and it is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing Monday 16^th December 2024.

The University reserves the right to interview candidates upon application and appoint before the deadline so early application is encouraged to avoid disappointment.

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