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Scottish Futures Trust

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Other

Yes

2

23.05.2025

07.07.2025

Role: Associate Director

Reports to: Senior Associate Director

Job Purpose: To work as a key member of the Learning Estate Team, helping stakeholders achieve cost-effective and timely delivery of projects within the Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP). The role involves providing build cost, commercial, procurement, and technical support for developing future programme approaches.

Location: Based at SFT's office in Edinburgh, with flexible working arrangements and a minimum of one day per week in the office. Travel to external meetings and seminars will be required.

Other Dimensions: The post holder will operate within the allocated budget and may have some line management responsibilities. The Learning Estate Team manages the £2bn LEIP and other initiatives, including expansion of Early Learning and Childcare, infrastructure for Free School Meals, and development of future programmes.

• Assist in managing LEIP through process implementation and reviews
• Support local authorities in project delivery, design, and funding assessments
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve project development
• Use technical expertise to monitor market practices and innovations
• Apply commercial approaches to maximize value for money
• Conduct cost and area reviews considering industry indices and market conditions
• Oversee operational phases and support revenue payments
• Contribute to documentation, presentations, and reports
• Develop templates, documents, and guidance materials
• Maintain strong relationships with colleagues, Scottish Government, local authorities, and other stakeholders
• Support development of new investment and delivery approaches
• Promote collaboration and share knowledge across SFT
• Ensure technical skills and qualifications are current
• Contribute to corporate reporting and demonstrate outcomes

• Quantity Surveyor or equivalent with at least 7 years of post-qualification experience
• Knowledge of project delivery and commercial management
• Experience in the Education sector
• Experience with infrastructure procurement
• Business case development experience
• Ability to support solution-based outcomes and adopt best practices
• Established network of sector stakeholders and relationship management skills
• Understanding of public/private sector dynamics
• Excellent written and oral communication skills