Project Manager - University of Exeter

Attainments/Qualifications Essential: • PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Monitor and control project programme and costs to ensure that projects are delivered in the required timescale and within budget. • Ensure that all project and budget information is collected and stored in accordance with the Projects QMS system, Planon FM system and requirements for capital and other monitoring. • In conjunction with the design team and relevant University staff, arrange for a post completion and post occupancy evaluation of each project and provide a written report to the Project Monitoring Group. • Provide technical advice on all aspects of construction and project management as required.

Possessing a relevant professional qualification (degree level qualification or relevant professional membership) in a built environment related discipline. Desirable: • Additional project, programme or commercial management qualifications Skills and Understanding • Good working knowledge of the Building Regulations, relevant statutory legislation and codes of practice, CDM regulations, NEC, JCT and other standard forms of contract; relevant health and safety legislation and practice. • Good computer skills (Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Project, Autocad). • Excellent communication skills, including report writing, production of business cases, presentational material. • An understanding of design principles and space planning. Prior Experience Essential: • Significant recent experience in project management of refurbishment and fit-out projects • Recent experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment and working effectively leading and participating as a member of multi-disciplinary teams. Desirable: • Experience of working as an “informed client” on behalf of a large, complex organisation. • Experience across a broad range of property and project types including academic, research, commercial and public building types. Behavioural Characteristics • A collaborative personality, with excellent negotiating skills. The post holder is expected to exercise judgement and confidentiality, be pro- active and have the necessary confidence to interact appropriately with a wide range of people, both internal and external, at all levels. The ability to take on a wide range of responsibilities and to work to tight deadlines is essential • Flexible attitude and able to work on own initiative. • A decision maker

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