Infrastructure Project Lead — Theme Park Development

NBCUniversal; Bedford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal in Bedford seeks an Assistant Project Director to lead a multi‑million‑pound portfolio of enabling and public utilities projects supporting the development of the park and Entertainment Resort Complex (ERC). You will oversee the full project lifecycle, including planning, contracting, construction, commissioning, and closeout, ensuring alignment with budgets and schedules.

The role requires collaboration with consultants, contractors, statutory undertakers, facilities teams,

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Experience in construction project management and delivery of infrastructure.
• Strong leadership, communication, and financial oversight skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the completion of project tasks and activities in accordance with project scope, budget and schedule.
• Review submittals from contractor(s) and statutory undertakers for close‑out documentation.
• Manage planning and execution of infrastructure and back‑of‑house facilities; coordinate with statutory undertakers.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Scheduling

Budget management

Problem solving

Risk management

Team coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Construction Management

SIA licensing

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Power Apps

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

PDF

Teams

Planner

Job description

NBCUniversal in Bedford seeks an Assistant Project Director to lead a multi‑million‑pound portfolio of enabling and public utilities projects supporting the development of the park and Entertainment Resort Complex (ERC). You will oversee the full project lifecycle, including planning, contracting, construction, commissioning, and closeout, ensuring alignment with budgets and schedules.

The role requires collaboration with consultants, contractors, statutory undertakers, facilities teams,