PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA • Project Management qualification at diploma level or equivalent experience • Membership of appropriate professional institute or equivalent experience. • Sound track record of initiating and managing small to medium capital construction projects with a value of £0.5m + within a complex organisation. • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple project streams. Ability to prioritise, delegate and ensure tasks are completed. • Ability to build effective relationships with, and command the respect of, a wide range of stakeholders, including senior staff members, influencing as necessary and resolving conflict. • Demonstrably strong influencing, negotiating and communications skills with the ability to listen and respond to the needs of a wide range of stakeholders at all levels • Analytical skills with the ability to assess data, generate effective solutions and make effective decisions • Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as an ability to communicate technical and complex messages effectively with all levels of staff. • Demonstrable Project Management experience of small to medium scale Capital Construction projects with a value of £0.5m+. • Demonstrable Commercial experience of small to medium Capital Construction projects with a value of £0.5m+. ESSENTIAL ROLE-SPECIFIC CRITERIA • Ability and experience to manage professional consultant and contractor teams. • Ability and experience to project manage the delivery and commercial performance of small to medium construction projects. • Health & Safety, construction, logistics and technical experience of problem solving on construction projects. • Experience of Modern Methods of Construction. • A natural collaborator, working cross functionally and at all levels, internally and externally. • Excellent technical expertise and understanding of building systems, legislation and service requirements across a diverse portfolio. • Business administration including business planning, budget management, IT and business processes. • Strong customer focussed approach. • A positive and creative “can do” approach.
The post holder reports to the Head of Capital Projects, working under general direction within a clear framework, the post holder will manage their own work (and possibly their direct reports) to achieve their agreed objectives. The role holder will play a key role in supporting the Divisional leadership team to achieve the strategic and operational goals of the University, Professional Services & their Division. The post holder is expected to work collaboratively across the University and with key stakeholders to deliver single team working that efficiently and effectively supports the achievement of those goals and objectives. Support achievement of the Division’s/Unit’s/ School’s compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory compliance obligations, including (but not limited to): UKVI, Health & Safety, the Prevent Duty, data protection, Competition and Markets Authority requirements and equal opportunities, as appropriate to the grade and role. Additionally, to promote good practice in relation to University policy, procedure and guidance in relation to those compliance matters in respect of students, staff and other relevant parties. Balance effectiveness and cost-efficiency in the management of the budgets you are accountable for, demonstrating compliance with Value for Money and Return on Investment principles to support the University’s strategic aim to achieve a world-class standard of teaching and research by managing our resources effectively and efficiently
DESIRABLE CRITERIA • Prince 2 certification or equivalent experience. • HE Sector Capital Project experience.
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