Project Managers

University of Bath; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Bath is seeking Project Managers to oversee complex projects across its £1.2 billion capital programme. The roles involve managing budgets up to £100 million and require a strong background in project management, NEC and JCT contracts, with hybrid working options. Candidates will ensure projects are delivered on time and meet client expectations while promoting inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.

Benefits

Free counselling services

Cycle to work scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Relocation allowance

Visa reimbursement

Qualifications

• Proven success in delivering multiple complex projects at the same time.
• Comprehensive understanding of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Experience in procuring and managing workloads for internal and external teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of multiple simultaneous complex projects.
• Ensure seamless project performance with high standards.
• Monitor project performance and implement solutions.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Communication

Team leadership

Time management

Education

Chartered Surveyor status (desirable)

Job description

Project Managers

Department: Campus Infrastructure

Salary: Starting from £46,735, rising to £55,755

Closing date: Monday 01 September 2025

Are you an ambitious Project Manager eager to take on complex and exciting projects?

We’re seeking Project Managers to work across our capital programme, small works and refurbishment projects.

You’ll contribute to the university’s £1.2billion capital programme running over the next 15 years, with the potential to lead a variety of construction and refurbishment projects across accommodation, high tech laboratories, faculty buildings and restaurants.

Capital Works Project Manager

This role offers an outstanding opportunity to lead vital upcoming projects with budgets up to £100 million each across our diverse estate, from our original accommodation and facilities through to new campus upgrades.

In this role, you will lead the delivery of multiple, simultaneous complex projects within our diverse estate environment. This involves close liaison with clients to manage external assessments, design management, contract management, contractor management on-site, strategic procurement, and project handovers.

You’ll take ownership from day one, through to the completion and occupation of buildings.

Small Works and Refurbishments Project Manager

Within this role, you’ll work on a varied set of projects from small (e.g. lighting, carpets, painting) to large-scale maintenance, such as lab installations (e.g. lab gases, benching, power/data for specialist equipment).

You’ll manage expectations and liaise with academics and contractors to ensure your projects are delivered safely and on time.

About the roles

Both roles involve developing cohesive project teams, ensuring that all team members are aligned and working towards common goals. By working closely with various clients and stakeholders, you will guarantee seamless project performance and maintain high standards through quality assurance and risk assessments.

To ensure all aspects are on track and within scope, you will closely monitor project performance, successfully implementing solutions by leading external consultants and contractors, coordinating both the legal and practical aspects of NEC and JCT contracts. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and effectively, meeting all necessary requirements, budgets and client expectations.

You’ll join a growing team managing capital development and day-to-day maintenance projects. We are a supportive, flexible team that promotes a positive work-life balance. This is a hybrid role with an expectation of 2-3 days on campus per week.

About you

We are looking for candidates with:

- Proven success in delivering multiple complex projects at the same time.
- Comprehensive understanding of NEC and JCT contracts.
- Experience in procuring, contracting, and managing workloads for both internal and external teams.
- Demonstrable success in leading external consultants and contractors to achieve project goals.
- Motivation and drive to achieve, with the ability to juggle multiple projects.
- Chartered Surveyor status is desirable, and we are open to supporting you in achieving this qualification.

Further Information

Interviews will take place in-person, on our Claverton Down campus, on Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th September.

These roles are based in the Department of Campus Infrastructure, responsible for planning, development, and management of the University’s lands and buildings. The Infrastructure team supports the outstanding student experience by ensuring the installation, maintenance, and repair of our buildings.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact:

James Cogan, Deputy Director (Major Campus Infrastructure Projects) or Guy Gale, Long Term Maintenance and Small Works Project Manager.

What we can offer you:

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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