Project Manager

The Management Recruitment Group (MRG); Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Professional development

Job summary

The University of Leicester is seeking a Project Manager to support delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital and revenue projects across the University estate. Reporting to the Project Delivery team, you will plan, implement and deliver projects from inception to completion, ranging from long term maintenance to carbon and energy reduction initiatives.

You will establish project briefs, support business case development, procure and manage professional consultant teams and contractors,

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering construction and refurbishment projects within a client-side, contractor or consultancy environment.
• Experience managing projects through all stages of development and delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and deliver projects from inception to completion across the University estate.
• Establish project briefs, support business case development and procure/manage consultant teams and contractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered to programme, quality standards and governance throughout the lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Risk management

Job description

The University of Leicester is seeking to appoint a Project Manager to support the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital and revenue projects across the University's estate.

The University of Leicester is a global leader in education and research, committed to innovation and excellence. Our estate spans 95 hectares and includes over 110 non-residential buildings and 191 residential properties, with the majority of academic facilities located on our main campus to the south of Leicester city centre.

Working within Estates and Campus Services, the Project Manager will provide high-quality, client-focused project management across a broad range of construction and infrastructure projects. Reporting into the Project Delivery team, you will take responsibility for planning, implementing and delivering projects ranging from Long Term Maintenance schemes and minor works programmes through to carbon and energy reduction initiatives. Typically, projects will range in value from £250,000 to £5 million and will be delivered from inception through to completion.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping and enhancing the University's estate. You will be responsible for establishing project briefs, supporting business case development, procuring and managing professional consultant teams and contractors, and ensuring projects are delivered to programmes and quality standards. Working closely with a wide range of internal stakeholders, you will provide a single point of accountability for project delivery, ensuring effective communication and governance throughout the project lifecycle.

We are seeking candidates with a proven track record of delivering construction and refurbishment projects within a client-side, contractor or consultancy environment. You will possess strong technical and commercial understanding of the built environment, with experience managing projects through all stages of development and delivery. The successful candidate will have excellent stakeholder management skills, the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and a practical understanding of procurement, risk management and project controls. Experience within higher education, public sector estates, or the delivery of carbon and energy improvement projects would be advantageous.

The University of Leicester offers

• competitive salary and pension scheme
• generous leave entitlement
• strong commitment to your professional development

Further details about the University, the role, benefits, and the application process can be viewed via the candidate briefing pack - https://online.flippingbook.com/view/324802420/

The closing date for applications is 6 September 2026.

Interviews will be held 28 September 2026.

We believe that equality, diversity and inclusion is integral to a successful modern workplace. By developing and implementing policies and systems that challenge stereotypes across all aspects of our work, we have a culture that recognises and values the diverse contributions of our staff which benefits . Our strong values of inclusivity and equality support our efforts to attract a diverse range of high quality staff and students, and identify our University as a progressive and innovative workplace that mainstreams equality, diversity and inclusion.