Assistant Director, Capital Projects – Bloomsbury & Estates

UCL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 Days holiday

Relocation scheme

On-site gym

CARE pension

Cycle to work

Season ticket loan

Employee assistance programme

Discounted medical insurance

Job summary

UCL is seeking an Assistant Director (Capital Projects) to join its Estates team in Bloomsbury & Stratford. You will lead the Capital Projects Programme, directing a portfolio of medium-to-large projects from inception through to operation, including new builds, refurbishments and public realm works.

You will manage a team of project managers, collaborate with faculties and external partners, ensure value for money, robust risk controls, governance and stakeholder engagement, and deliver safe,

Qualifications

• Lead and coordinate a portfolio of capital projects from inception, design and construction through mobilisation, handover and post-project review, delivering agreed time, cost and quality outcomes.
• Develop and manage Business Cases with stakeholders to align with institutional strategy and objectives.
• Provide leadership, coaching and professional development to internal Project Managers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects deliver best value with robust risk management, governance, audit controls and transparent decision-making.
• Align projects with UCL's strategic priorities: teaching, learning, research and enhanced student/staff experience.
• Oversee initiation, scoping, procurement and handover, including Soft Landings and operational readiness.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategy and local plans.
• Drive continuous improvement across portfolio and ensure safety, accessibility and sustainability targets are met.

Skills

Leadership

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Contract management

Risk management

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

UCL is seeking an Assistant Director (Capital Projects) to join its Estates team in Bloomsbury & Stratford. You will lead the Capital Projects Programme, directing a portfolio of medium-to-large projects from inception through to operation, including new builds, refurbishments and public realm works.

You will manage a team of project managers, collaborate with faculties and external partners, ensure value for money, robust risk controls, governance and stakeholder engagement, and deliver safe,