Kingston University London is seeking to recruit a Capital Projects Manager to lead its highly successful and award-winning capital projects team.
The Role
As a senior member of the Estates and Sustainability team, this role plays a crucial part in contributing towards the delivery of strategies, policies, and decision-making. The role will lead the project management team in delivery, ensuring that this agenda is fully integrated into the management of the university's property and estates operations.
The role holder is expected to work collectively with all Estates and Sustainability colleagues on matters of common interest concerning the estate and operational operations and the delivery of improvements to the physical University environment and infrastructure.
The Person
The successful candidate will have strong project management, design and financial management capabilities and will use these to lead the team to ensure effective delivery of projects in line with agreed budgets, timescales and design quality.
For the full person specification, please see the candidate brochure via The Management Recruitment Group website.
Directorate/Function
The Estates and Sustainability function is responsible for delivering continual improvements to the University's estate and enhancing the estate and facilities experience for students and staff. Our staff achieve this through developing and overseeing our property and managing space, energy, biodiversity and estate-related health and safety matters.
We aim to achieve the highest practicable standards of energy efficiency throughout the University's estate and facilitate the University strategy relating to student residential and recreational provision. In all activity we implement sustainable practice through our choice of methods, materials and technology.
To arrange a confidential briefing discussion please contact our retained search advisor Nick Coppard at MRG. Applications should consist of a CV and supporting statement and should be sent to both Nick and Ben.
Closing date for applications is 13th October 2024.
Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday, 24th October 2024.
Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students' identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.
We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.