Capital Project Manager

Imperial Enterprise; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

43 days’ annual leave

Generous pension schemes

Flexible working policy from day one

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Season ticket loan

Staff networks and wellbeing resources

Job summary

Imperial College London is seeking a Capital Project Manager to support the successful delivery of capital projects across our campuses, helping to create high-quality spaces for research, education and collaboration.

Working within the Capital Project Delivery Team, you will manage projects typically up to £5m from briefing through to completion and handover, ensuring safety, quality, programme and budget adherence while supporting Imperial’s environmental strategy.

Qualifications

• Recognised project management or professional qualification (CIOB/RICS/RIBA/APM/CMI).
• Experience preparing and controlling project budgets.
• Experience working to tight programmes and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of quality and value for money in construction delivery.
• Good organisational and time-management skills; ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems.
• Strong communication and ability to collaborate with consultants and contractors.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a complex organisation.
• Good IT skills and delivery-focused, flexible approach to project work.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of capital projects, supporting briefs and specifications, and monitoring programme, budget, risk, quality and safety.
• Work with consultants, contractors and internal teams to ensure delivery aligns with standards and procedures.
• Support appointments of contractors/consultants, monitor performance, carry out site inspections, and contribute to reporting, approvals and stakeholder communications.
• Identify and resolve delivery risks with senior project colleagues and support transition of projects into operation.

Skills

Project delivery

Budget management

Programme management

Quality/value for money

Organisational skills

Proactive problem solving

Communication

Collaborative working

IT skills

Education

CIOB/RICS/RIBA/APM/CMI qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Imperial College London is seeking a Capital Project Manager to support the successful delivery of capital projects across our campuses, helping to create high-quality spaces that support research, education and collaboration.

Working within the Capital Project Delivery Team, you will manage capital projects and work packages, typically up to £5m, from briefing and feasibility through to completion and handover. You will help ensure projects are delivered safely, to the required quality, within agreed programmes and capital budgets, while supporting Imperial’s wider Great Environment Strategy.

What you would be doing

In this role, you will manage the day-to-day delivery of capital projects, supporting the development of briefs and specifications and monitoring project programme, budget, risk, quality and health and safety. You will work closely with consultants, contractors and internal teams to help ensure projects are delivered effectively and in line with Imperial’s standards and procedures.

You will also support contractor and consultant appointments, monitor project performance, carry out site inspections and contribute to project reporting, approvals and stakeholder communications. Working with senior project colleagues, you will help identify and resolve delivery risks and support the smooth transition of completed projects into operation.

What we are looking for

• A recognised project management or relevant professional qualification, such as CIOB, RICS, RIBA, APM or CMI
• Knowledge of preparing and controlling project budgets
• Experience of working to tight programmes and deadlines
• A strong understanding of quality and value for money in construction project delivery
• Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, consultants and contractors
• The ability to work collaboratively within a complex organisation
• Good IT skills and a delivery-focused, flexible approach to project work

What we can offer you

• At Imperial, our values-respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation-guide everything we do. You'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, working on projects that directly contribute to the safety and wellbeing of our community.
• We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage interest from individuals who are underrepresented in our workforce.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

Please be advised that we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this vacancy.

If you require any further details on the role please contact: Mickie Turner-Goble, Property Divisional Administration Manager by email – [e-mail].

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday, 8 November 2026

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications.

If you have any general queries about this vacancy, please contact the hiring manager listed in the 'Further Information' section. Alternatively, you can contact the Recruitment Hub at [e-mail], and we will be happy to assist you.

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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top-ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination, and creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages .

Proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.

Our values are at the root of everything we do, and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.