Project Manager - Decarbonisation

Interview Date: Wednesday 26 March 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our fast-paced Projects Team for an innovative Project Manager to support the University decarbonisation programme. 

You will be responsible and accountable for the leadership and overall project management for new build and refurbishment capital development projects.

We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, Christmas & Easter closure leave, excellent pension contribution and a unique and vibrant working environment.

Role & Responsibilities:

You will be expected to operate with a high degree of initiative and autonomy, providing a collaborative, client facing focus and act as the main point for contact and communication within the project team. Excellent communication skills will be required as you’ll be engaging with a wide range of Stakeholders across the campus, faculty and academic staff, EFCS Engineering teams and other key departments across the Estate.
 
Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with colleagues and key stakeholders to develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, resource allocation, cost estimates, and timelines, ensuring alignment with the Project Managers toolkit.
• Provide day-to-day management and oversight for multiple smaller projects or contribute to the delivery of larger, major projects, coordinating team members, supervising contractors, and maintaining communication with project sponsors and stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication strategies across all phases of the project lifecycle, working closely with senior project managers and stakeholders to ensure alignment of objectives and timely delivery.
• Partner with the Category Manager to oversee procurement processes, ensuring project objectives are met efficiently and cost-effectively while adhering to value-for-money principles.
• Serve as the primary liaison for the Project Sponsor (primarily the Head of Sustainability), offering expert advice on programme schedules, budgets, quality standards, and communications, and monitoring project-specific goals and performance targets.

Due to the nature of the role, there is a requirement for some on-campus working, and some remote working is possible subject to agreement.

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Employer matched pension up to 9%
• 20 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays
• Additional day of leave for each year of service (up to 5 years)
• Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare
• Access to on site world-class leisure facilities at discounted rates

For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University of Surrey Website, by clicking the 'Apply' button, above.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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