Project Manager

Aston University; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a Project Manager to lead various capital development projects from conception to completion. The successful candidate will manage refurbishment projects with budgets ranging from £50k to £3m and ensure timely completion. Strong experience in construction project management and communication skills are essential. The role supports a dynamic working model, requiring on-campus presence around three days per week.

Benefits

30 days bookable leave

Discounted gym and pool membership

Generous training and development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Strong experience in construction project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project required.
• Customer-focused with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a variety of capital development and refurbishment projects.
• Manage stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Oversee design teams and specify smaller works.

Skills

Construction project management

Team leadership

Design/specification

Microsoft Project

Communication skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join our small, friendly client-side estates team. The successful candidate will lead a variety of capital development, refurbishment, and infrastructure projects generally ranging from £50k to £3m per project on our city centre campus.

The successful candidate will manage a variety of redevelopment and refurbishment projects from conception and gathering the brief to ensuring a timely completion within budget - including new teaching spaces, agile work spaces, and research facilities of varying size and scope to fulfil the universities ambitious growth plans. You will be responsible for overseeing design teams and specifying smaller works yourself. Strong experience in construction project management, including team leadership and design/specification of small works, is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Project and general IT literacy is also required. You’ll be customer-focused, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholder expectations effectively.

While remote work is supported, on-campus presence is expected around three days per week, depending on project needs.

For enquiries contact Christopher Geeves ([e-mail]) or Claire Evans ([e-mail]) or to arrange an informal discussion.

Please visit our website http://www.aston.ac.uk/jobs for further information and to apply online.



What we offer:

Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
The role is offered as 'dynamic working', which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
Great family friendly policies.
On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.


This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.