Capital Projects Development Manager

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford is seeking a Capital Projects Development Manager who will lead a diverse portfolio of estate improvement projects. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, commercial acumen, and experience in managing substantial capital projects. Benefits include 30 days of annual leave, hybrid working arrangements, and access to professional development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Hybrid working arrangements

Contributory pension scheme

Subsidised sports centre membership

Cycle loan schemes

Supportive childcare services

Generous family leave

Qualifications

• Experience in managing capital projects up to £15m.
• Demonstrated track record in ensuring quality and value for money.
• Proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders and foster collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of estate improvement projects valued between £100,000 and £15 million.
• Oversee delivery of an extensive range of capital projects across faculties.
• Collaborate with delivery partners to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Job description

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The University of Oxford is seeking to appoint a Capital Projects Development Manager to lead a portfolio of estate improvement projects up to £15m.

The University of Oxford aims to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts.

The University’s buildings and estate are not only necessary for our academic work; they also contribute to Oxford’s reputation as a city of learning, heritage and culture. They form a vital part of the rich architecture of the city and provide a beautiful environment for visitors and Oxford residents, as well as University staff and students.

Oxford boasts an impressive estates capital programme with an annual budget of approximately £160 million, and a total programme value reaching up to £1.0 billion. This role involves leading a across multiple faculties, with specific responsibility for managing a diverse range of minor to mid-sized capital projects, valued between £100,000 and £15 million. The cross-Divisional portfolio is extensive and varied with in excess of 250 projects with a targeted annual expenditure in excess of £30m.

The successful candidate will possess proven experience of leading the development and delivery of a complex portfolio of estate improvement schemes across comporbale estate portlfios. Delivery-focused and with a high degree of commercial acumen, you will be able to demonstrate a proven track record in ensuring quality, value for money across a diverse range of minor to mid-sized capital projects.

As a Development Manager in a client-side role, you will be adept working successfully with delivery partners, fostering a positive, collaborative and high-performance culture. The role calls for an individual that is adept at stakeholder management, given the vast array of internal and external stakeholders involved in the delivery of projects across the Oxford estate.

The University offers a compelling benefits package that includes 30 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays) and hybrid working arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance. Employees have access to extensive personal and professional development opportunities, an excellent contributory pension scheme, life cover, salary sacrifice, subsidised sports centre membership and cycle loan schemes. Additionally, the package offers supportive childcare services and generous family leave, ensuring comprehensive support for employees' well-being and family needs.

The candidate pack can be viewed here.

For a briefing discussion please contact our retained advisors Nicholas Coppard ([e-mail]) and Kelley Brown ([e-mail]) at MRG. Applications should consist of a CV and Project List and should be sent to both [e-mail] and [e-mail]

Closing date for applications the 2nd of June

Interviews will take place w/c 16th of June

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting and Project Management

• Industries

  Construction, Real Estate, and Building Construction

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