Associate Director of Infrastructure

University of Southampton; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research-intensive university in Eastleigh is seeking an Associate Director of Infrastructure for a fixed-term maternity leave cover. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers, oversee significant capital investments, and ensure exceptional customer service. The ideal applicant has a strong record in managing university portfolios and outstanding leadership skills. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a sustainable and inclusive university estate.

Qualifications

• Track record of managing a complex portfolio for a Russell Group University.
• Adept at prioritising and providing exceptional customer service within budget.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of subject matter experts across engineering fields.
• Act as the intelligent client representative for estate development.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Customer service

Job description

Overview

The University of Southampton is seeking to appoint a fixed term maternity leave cover for 12 months with possible extension for the role of Associate Director of Infrastructure.

The University is a leading research-intensive university, a founding member of the Russell Group, and one of the top 100 universities worldwide. We deliver excellent educational experience and world-leading research, and we are known for successfully commercialising our research through enterprise.

The University has a diverse estate, property and land portfolio spanning several campuses, including the main Highfield campus, the City Centre Campus, Avenue Campus, the Boldrewood Innovation Campus, and the Winchester School of Art. The Estates & Facilities Team ensures that the University has a built and physical environment that supports the activities of a world-class University, across a portfolio of academic, state-of-the-art research, clinical, enterprise, workspace, residential, social amenity, sport and community facilities. Ambitious plans are afoot with an estates masterplan that will see £1bn of investment in enhancing and delivering a sustainable, inclusive estate over the next decade.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of subject matter experts across the engineering fields (Electrical, Mechanical, Safety and Infrastructure) to provide comprehensive technical leadership to the operational maintenance and project teams within Estates & Facilities.
• Act as the intelligent client representative across the estate development, owning the infrastructure masterplan and overseeing significant capital investment to achieve Net Zero.

Qualifications / Experience

• Track record of managing a complex portfolio for a Russell Group University.
• Adept at prioritising and providing an exceptional customer service all within budget.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills, and a results-focused, customer-centric approach.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Southampton is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and have been awarded an Athena SWAN silver award and the Race Equality Charter bronze award, which recognises our solid foundation for eliminating racial inequalities and developing an inclusive culture that values all staff and students. We invite you to share your background and life experiences to help create a truly unique working environment.

Apply and Further Information

Applications: upload your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role. Individual and agency applicants welcome.

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