Project Manager (Construction)

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

32–35 days of leave

Family-friendly policies

Discounted gym membership

Excellent training opportunities

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a Project Manager (Construction) to lead the development and delivery of estate projects valued up to £10 million. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing technically complex projects and excellent communication skills. You will work primarily on campus, with potential hybrid options. This role also offers competitive salary and generous leave entitlement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of leading and managing technically complex construction and property projects.
• Portfolio experience of both new build and refurbishment projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of estate development and improvement projects.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Leadership in construction projects

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Management of complex projects

Experience in refurbishment projects

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Overview

Join the Estates and Campus Services team at the University of Portsmouth as a Project Manager (Construction). You will be joining at an exciting time as we continue the implementation of our £250M Estate Masterplan over the next ten years.

This role will lead the development, procurement and delivery of estate development and improvement projects, typically valued up to £10 million across the University’s diverse estate portfolio. The successful candidate will have proven experience of leading and managing technically complex construction and property projects in a lead project manager role. You will have excellent interpersonal and communications skills. You will have in your portfolio experience of both new build and refurbishment projects and will hold a relevant professional qualification.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is keen to further develop their project management experience across a diverse variety of buildings and projects in a dynamic city centre environment. Please note this role will be working predominantly on campus. Hybrid working may be offered where business needs allow.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, procurement and delivery of estate development and improvement projects, typically valued up to £10 million.
• Demonstrate proven experience of leading and managing technically complex construction and property projects in a lead project manager role.
• Maintain excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Provide portfolio experience of both new build and refurbishment projects and hold a relevant professional qualification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Long service awards and recognition awards for exceptional performance.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, on-campus dining, access to the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Entrepreneurs in Residence mentoring and other entrepreneurial support.

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, please ensure that you can demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

EDI Statement

We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of background. We want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. See our EDI Framework and objectives.

Employer

Employer: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Job details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management
• Industries: Higher Education