Project Manager - Uni of Sussex

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. DESIRABLE CRITERIA • Prince 2 certification or equivalent experience. • HE Sector Capital Project experience.

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