Projects Coordinator and Assistant Surveyor

University of Cambridge; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 33,002 - 36,636; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Health cash plan

Free on-site parking

Free gym and swimming pool access

Free lunch

Job summary

A prestigious university is seeking a Projects Coordinator and Assistant Surveyor to manage conservation and refurbishment projects. This role involves collaborating with various teams on the College’s built estate and ensuring effective project execution. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree or HND, strong AutoCAD skills, and experience with heritage buildings. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered, including gym access and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Qualified professional with a relevant degree or HND.
• Five years’ experience in a construction or property environment.
• Strong understanding of UK planning, building regulations and conservation practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver conservation repair, refurbishment, and development projects across the College.
• Contribute to design development and specification.
• Coordinate and manage contractors and consultants.

Skills

AutoCAD

Technical drawing

Project management

Heritage estate experience

Education

Degree or HND in architectural history, building conservation, architecture, surveying, estate management, project management or a related discipline

Job description

Projects Coordinator and Assistant Surveyor

Full Time, 35 hours per week

USSS Points 36 – 40, £33,002 to £36,636 (Depending on skills and experience)

We are seeking a Projects Coordinator and Assistant Surveyor to join Girton College.

The Projects Coordinator and Assistant Surveyor will deliver conservation repair, refurbishment, and development projects across the College built estate. They will work directly with the College’s Estate Surveyor (Conservation Architect), contributing to design development and specification, project management, consultant coordination, contractor tender and maintenance management. They will have day-to-day input into estate projects at a variety of scales and work closely with the College’s Maintenance team on projects involving regular maintenance and refurbishment.

The role will include planning, design, procurement, and contract administration. The Projects Coordinator and Assistant Surveyor will play a pivotal role in the coordination and coherent execution of projects at a range of scales across the existing College buildings. They will be involved with the development of improved records management policies, and work collaboratively to ensure effective project governance, coordination, compliance, and communication across the works team and wider College.

For specific details of the roles and responsibilities, please see the Candidate Pack .

We are seeking a qualified professional with a degree or HND in architectural history, building conservation, architecture, surveying, estate management, project management, construction or a related discipline, with ideally five years’ experience in a construction or property environment. The role requires strong AutoCAD and technical drawing skills, experience working on listed buildings or heritage estates, and a solid understanding of UK planning, building regulations and conservation practice. You will have proven project management experience, including coordinating consultants and contractors, preparing specifications and supporting statutory consent applications.

We offer 34 days annual leave (includes Bank Holidays), workplace pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, free on-site parking, free use of gym and swimming pool, free lunch plus other benefits commensurate with working for a large Cambridge University College.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter detailing how your skills and experience match the person specification to [e-mail]
• Closing date for applications is Thursday 26th March at 9am and interviews will be taking place Friday 17th April.
• Please note the College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
• The College is an Equal Opportunities employer encouraging diversity and inclusion.
• All employers are subject to a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 to check that anyone to whom they offer employment has the right to work in the UK.

Location Girton College

Status Permanent (subject to a six-month probationary period)

Responsible to The Estates Surveyor

Salary £33,002 to £36,636 (Depending on skills and experience)