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The University of Manchester is seeking a Head of Major Projects to lead construction-related initiatives within the Directorate of Estates and Facilities. This role encompasses project management, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project execution with a focus on stakeholder coordination and resource management. The successful candidate will also benefit from a competitive salary, generous leave, and an excellent pension scheme.
Job Title: Head of Major Projects
Location: Oxford Road, Manchester
Salary: £59,139 - £70,579 per annum depending on experience
Job type: Full Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week (1 FTE)
Closing date: 30/06/2025
Overall purpose of the role:
On behalf of the Directorate of Estates and Facilities, provide leadership, programme and project management in relation to construction related project work (construction) allocated to the Projects Group guiding supporting and enabling the provision of project management services, for projects that includes alteration, refurbishment, new build and planned maintenance schemes, including the design, planning, execution and close out according to strict deadlines and within budget, whilst acquiring and managing resources and co-ordinating the efforts of all stakeholders in order to deliver projects within an established framework of 'best value' for the University.
What you will get in return:
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our university is positive about flexible working. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Project Director, Estates Programme Director, Director of Project Management, Facilities Programme Director, may also be considered.