Estates Project Manager

Kingston University; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking an Estates Project Manager to lead capital projects and enhance sustainability goals at their campus. The successful candidate will manage a range of projects, from construction to energy management, ensuring quality delivery while collaborating with teams across the university. Ideal for construction professionals passionate about making a positive impact on the campus environment.

Qualifications

• Construction professional with experience in project management.
• Ability to deliver projects within quality, cost, and time parameters.
• Passion for implementing change to benefit students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver capital projects on the Kingston University Estate.
• Manage a varied portfolio of university projects from inception to completion.
• Work collaboratively to drive improvements across the estate.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of UK building construction

Job description

The Role

Kingston University London is seeking to appoint an Estates Project Manager to lead and deliver capital projects on the Kingston University Estate. This is an important role within the Estates and Sustainability Team, focused on delivering the University’s ambitious sustainability goals through operational excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

With a background in construction project management, you will be responsible for delivery from inception to completion of a varied portfolio of university wide projects that will include construction, building infrastructure and services projects and energy management projects. Most projects will involve refurbishment of existing space. You will work to in-house processes for project management and document control, for which direction will be provided.

The Person

The successful candidate will be a construction professional with knowledge of UK building construction, design and project management. They will have the ability and relevant experience to deliver projects within agreed parameters of design quality, cost and programme.

You will possess strong project management, communication, and organisational skills, and be able to work collaboratively while delivering tangible improvements across a complex and evolving estate. This role will appeal to someone passionate about implementing change that will make a difference to our students and staff.

Directorate / Function

The Directorate for Finance, HR, and Infrastructure plays a critical role in shaping and supporting the University’s strategic and operational success. With a focus on excellence, efficiency, and people‑centred practices, it delivers vital services that influence the daily experience of staff and students while enabling long‑term institutional growth. With a clear focus on service quality, innovation, and people‑first practices, the Directorate operates in close partnership with academic faculties and senior leadership to ensure institutional goals are achieved. It is driven by a commitment to excellence, service, and sustainable progress, promoting a culture where collaboration, innovation and transformation thrive. This is an opportunity to join a proactive, solutions‑focused team whose work directly contributes to the University’s continued success.

Estates & Sustainability sits within the Finance, Infrastructure and HR Directorate and exists to support Kingston University’s academic mission and the goals set out in its strategic plan. It leads on strategic planning, capital development, space management, operational sustainability, energy management, and biodiversity management, as well as statutory compliance and operation of the campuses and premises used by the university. It provides direction for the operation, facilities maintenance, and management of the estate by KUSCO - a wholly owned subsidiary of the University.