Assistant Project Manager (Minor Works) Fixed term for 2 years

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Induction and development support

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager (Minor Works) to join our Estates Development team and support a varied programme of refurbishment, maintenance and statutory compliance projects across the University estate.

You will manage projects from inception to completion, coordinate with academic and professional services, external consultants and contractors, and ensure safety, programme and budget compliance throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering refurbishment, maintenance or construction projects within a complex estate environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver minor works projects from conception to completion.
• Develop project briefs, specifications, programmes and cost estimates.
• Procure consultants and contractors in accordance with University procurement procedures.
• Administer contracts and monitor contractor performance.
• Manage project budgets and provide accurate financial reporting.
• Lead contract review meetings and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.
• Undertake site inspections and monitor quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and health and safety legislation.
• Support the achievement of sustainability and environmental objectives.
• Maintain comprehensive project records and documentation.
• Contribute to strategic estate initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop effective working relationships across the University community and external partners.

Job description

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn't exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Assistant Project Manager (Minor Works)to join our Estates Development team and support the delivery of a varied programme of refurbishment, maintenance and Statutory Compliance projects across the University’s estate.

This is an exciting opportunity for an estates, construction or building professional who enjoys managing projects within a complex operational environment and who is committed to delivering high-quality facilities that enhance the student and staff experience.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Maintenance and Infrastruture, you will take responsibility for managing and delivering a portfolio of minor capital and revenue‑funded projects from inception through to completion.

You will act as a key interface between academic and professional service departments, external consultants, contractors and other stakeholders, ensuring that projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within approved budgets.

Projects may include:

• Teaching space refurbishments.
• Laboratory and specialist facility alterations.
• Accessibility improvements.
• Office and workplace transformations.
• Building fabric and infrastructure upgrades.
• Sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives.
• Student‑facing environment improvements.
• Fire safety and other statutory compliance schemes of work
• Management of estate wide service contracts, including signage and asbestos management.

You will also play an important role in ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, University policies and industry best practice throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver minor works projects from conception to completion.
• Develop project briefs, specifications, programmes and cost estimates.
• Procure consultants and contractors in accordance with University procurement procedures.
• Administer contracts and monitor contractor performance.
• Manage project budgets and provide accurate financial reporting.
• Lead contract review meetings and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.
• Undertake site inspections and monitor quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Support the achievement of University sustainability and environmental objectives.
• Maintain comprehensive project records and documentation.
• Contribute to strategic estate initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop effective working relationships across the University community and external partners.

About You

You will be an organised and solutions‑focused professional with experience of delivering refurbishment, maintenance or construction projects within a complex estate environment.

You will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on customer service, quality and health and safety.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family‑friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.