Senior Project Manager (1.0FTE/open ended) - GCU01976

Glasgow Caledonian University; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Family friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite childcare facilities

Job summary

Glasgow Caledonian University is seeking a Senior Project Manager within the Directorate of Estates and Facilities Management to lead major capital investment projects. The role requires proven experience in estates development and project delivery, with a degree or equivalent in a related field.

You will manage internal and external stakeholders at all levels, drive project life cycle activities, and provide strong leadership within a team to deliver high-quality, compliant campus developments.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in Estates Development and Major Capital Projects Delivery/Management.
• A degree qualification (or equivalent) in a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Directorate in the development and Project Life Cycle delivery of the University's major capital investment projects.
• Lead and manage internal and external stakeholders at all levels with strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Provide leadership and operate within a team to deliver high-quality estates development projects.

Job description

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Glasgow Caledonian - the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. We are a university where everyone belongs, and where students are encouraged to grow, contribute and make a positive difference.

We are a UK top 50 university according to the Times and Sunday Times Guide 2027 and Scotland's top ranked modern in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027.

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, 90% of our graduates are in employment and/or further study within 15 months, outperforming the sector average - with 76% of graduates in highly skilled occupations (HESA 2026). We are Scotland's leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships.

We are one of Scotland's leading universities for supporting learners from the country's most underrepresented communities, and work closely with graduates and supporters to keep our global alumni community connected. Our modern campuses support 20,000 students from 105 countries, and we are ranked first in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table (2025).

Our research is addressing many of today's biggest global challenges. We are unsurpassed by any other Scottish modern university for the level of research (72%) considered to be world leading or internationally excellent, and our health research is surpassed only by King's College London for outstanding impact (REF2021).

Guided by our values - integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

The Directorate of Estates and Facilities Management (E&FM) is responsible for the management and day-to-day running of the University estate and ensures essential services and facilities are in place for all who work, study and visit Glasgow Caledonian. E&FM are also responsible for the strategic planning and transformation of the University estate to a modern, responsive and sustainable built environment that enhances student, staff and visitor experience and host community experience- enabling the University to perform its core purpose of delivering high-quality Learning & Teaching. The University will invest significantly in our Glasgow and London campuses via several planned capital investment projects and at the same time will look to refresh and develop the Glasgow Campus Master Plan. This will define the shape and form of a fit for purpose', compliant and resilient campus that is vibrant, productive and connected future campus.

We invite applications for a Senior Project Manager to join the E&FM Directorate due to planned growth. This exciting role will support the Directorate in the development and Project Life Cycle delivery of the University's future planned major capital investment projects.

We are seeking an experienced and professional Senior Project Manager with excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills with relevant major projects experience. Strong leadership skills will be essential as you will be managing internal and external stakeholders at all levels along with competing demands. The role holder will have the ability to work on their own initiative, as well as within a team environment.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in Estates Development, Major Capital Projects Delivery/Management experience as well as a degree qualification (or equivalent) in a related field. Experience of working in a Higher Education environment and demonstrable project lead experience in successfully delivering large scale new build or development projects would be advantageous.

For further details on this post or for an informal, confidential conversation please contact either Adam McGhee, Director of Estates at Glasgow Caledonian University on 07990 753379 or at [e-mail] or Alan Chim, Deputy Director of Estates at Glasgow Caledonian University on 07717 731022 or at [e-mail]

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values .

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success .

The University holds the prestigious Athena Swan Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

The University holds the Race Equality Charter Bronze award, in recognition of our work to combat racism and support race equality.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive Established' employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant .

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).