Project Manager

Imperial College London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

42 days leave

Generous pension schemes

Flexible working from day one

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Imperial College London is seeking Project Managers to oversee capital projects across campuses, delivering high-quality spaces for research and education. You will manage from briefing to handover, handling budgets, timelines and procurement while coordinating with consultants and contractors to ensure compliant, safe delivery.

You will engage with stakeholders across the organisation to develop briefs, manage approvals and support governance, with a focus on continuous improvement and minimal

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction or capital projects with value focus.
• Experience preparing and controlling project budgets.
• Experience negotiating with professional consultants.
• Experience leading design and implementation of projects with change management.
• Knowledge of construction contracts (JCT/NEC) and procurement procedures.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects from briefing through to handover, within Imperial procedures and budgets.
• Plan, monitor and control risks, budgets, programmes, procurement and quality.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants and contractors to minimise disruption.
• Support governance, reporting, lessons learned and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management experience

Budget management

Procurement & contracts

Change management

Briefs & business cases

Communication & stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Degree or professional qualification related to role

Recognised project/programme management qualification

Tools

Construction contracts knowledge (JCT/NEC)

Job description

Imperial College London is seeking Project Managers to support the successful delivery of capital projects across our campuses, helping to create high-quality spaces that support research, education and collaboration.

Working within the Project Delivery Team of the Development Department, you will play a key role in delivering projects within Imperial’s Capital Plan, either directly or through the oversight of external consultants. These projects are typically over £1m, or involve complex technical, procurement, planning or logistical requirements, and must be delivered in line with Imperial procedures, statutory requirements, agreed programmes and capital budgets.

In this role, you will manage capital projects from briefing and feasibility through to completion and handover. You will plan, monitor and control project risks, budgets, programmes, procurement, quality and change control, ensuring projects are delivered safely, effectively and in accordance with Imperial’s standards and statutory requirements.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders, end users, consultants, contractors, statutory bodies and Property Division colleagues to develop project briefs, manage approvals and support smooth delivery with minimal disruption to campus operations. You will also contribute to project reporting, governance, lessons learned and continuous improvement across the Projects Delivery Team.

• A recognised project management and/or programme management qualification
• A degree or relevant professional qualification related to the work of the role
• Experience managing construction or capital projects, including securing value for money
• Experience preparing and controlling project budgets
• Experience negotiating and working with professional consultants
• Experience leading the design and implementation of projects involving change management
• Experience developing project briefs, specifications, options appraisals and business cases
• Knowledge of construction contracts, including JCT and NEC forms
• Knowledge of procurement procedures, statutory requirements, health and safety legislation and the Building Safety Act
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• A delivery-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
• The ability to work collaboratively with project teams, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 42 days’ annual and mandatory leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.