Senior Project Manager

University of Chester; Chester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chester is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a major strategic initiative: relocating the School of Creative Industries to Exton Park campus. You will oversee a multi-workstream project involving refurbishment, academic portfolio redesign and facilities relocation, coordinating with the Estates development team to ensure continuity and successful delivery.

You will demonstrate a proven track record in leading complex projects and organisational change from inception

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading complex projects from inception to delivery.
• Experience coordinating multi-workstream initiatives in a university or large organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead across the entire project lifecycle and across units.
• Coordinate cross-University activity with Estates development teams.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and interdependencies to deliver outcomes.
• Oversee refurbishment, redevelopment, and facilities relocation.
• Drive organisational change and ensure operational continuity.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Change management

Job description

Senior Project Manager

The University of Chester is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of a major strategic initiative: the relocation of the School of Creative Industries to the Exton Park campus. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a key academic area while contributing to a significant capital and organisational change initiative.

The role holder will oversee the full lifecycle of a multi-workstream project involving refurbishment and redevelopment activity, academic portfolio redesign, specialist facilities relocation, stakeholder engagement, and operational continuity planning.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Planning & Performance, you will provide leadership across the entire project lifecycle, coordinating cross-University activity with that of the Estates development team. You will have significant experience of building strong stakeholder relationships, managing complex interdependencies, and driving the successful delivery of project outcomes and long-term benefits.

You will have a proven track record of leading complex projects and organisational change from inception through to delivery of outcomes. You will thrive in complex environments, enjoy bringing people together to achieve ambitious goals, and be able to demonstrate effective analytical and influencing skills.

This full-time post is available from 30 November 2026 on a fixed-term basis for 18 months.

We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.