Estates & M&E Project Lead: Complex Upgrades

Northumbria University

Gateshead

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Free parking

Career growth opportunities

Flexible Benefits fund

Job summary

Northumbria University is seeking a professional Project Manager to lead lifecycle, infrastructure and M&E projects within its estate managed by Sodexo. You will drive from brief to delivery, handover and review, ensuring safety, on-budget performance and minimal disruption.

Applicants should have 5+ years in project management, PRINCE2, and NEBOSH or IOSH, with experience delivering live projects up to £1m. You will coordinate contractors and stakeholders to maximise ROI and resilience.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years in a Project Management role.
Experience delivering projects from £5,000 to £1,000,000.
PRINCE2 or equivalent PM qualification.
Strong understanding of construction, M&E building services and asset lifecycle management.
Excellent knowledge of health, safety and statutory compliance requirements.
Experience managing contractors, suppliers and external stakeholders.
Strong commercial awareness and budget management experience.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and compliance.
NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
Experience within Higher Education or a complex operational estate environment.
Experience managing projects within occupied or live buildings.
Knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes and lifecycle planning.

Responsibilities

Lead lifecycle, infrastructure, building fabric and M&E projects from concept to completion.
Conduct site surveys and develop detailed scopes of work.
Prepare and manage project plans, programmes, budgets, risk registers and resource plans.
Manage tender exercises and evaluate contractor proposals to identify best-value solutions.
Oversee contractors, consultants and suppliers, ensuring high standards of safety, quality and performance.
Monitor costs, manage budgets and identify opportunities and risks.
Develop robust business cases and ROI justifications for future investment.
Ensure compliance with CDM 2015, Building Safety legislation and internal governance requirements.
Build relationships with stakeholders across Northumbria University and Sodexo.
Produce clear project reporting, documentation and executive updates.
Drive continuous improvement and support estate resilience and sustainability objectives.