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UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMME
Job Description
Company Location
UPP Group Holdings Limited
Gracechurch Street UPP Management Construction Director
Business Unit
Job Title
Reports To Direct Reports
Managing Director, UPP Management Construction Implementation Manager (various sites)
Job Purpose The Construction Director will lead the successful delivery of all construction and major refurbishment projects across the UPP Portfolio, meeting significant key performance indicators of time, quality, cost and safety. This is a key leadership role with significant impact across the business and will contribute to the integration, development and growth of UPP Management maintaining the highest standards in line with the Group’s vision and values. Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills are essential to establish key relationships both within the UPP businesses and externally with our University Partners and supply chain. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities The post holder is accountable for all construction project delivery, including: • Programme • Budget and cost management • Quality (incl. design matters) • Risks (including mitigation & management actions taken) • Legal/commercial issues regarding construction contracts and delivery (working with the group legal director and commercial teams) • Planning and statutory authority matters • Health & Safety performance regarding construction delivery. More specifically the post holder will: • Be accountable for UPP’s construction project delivery on time and on budget, to the ap- propriate high standards. • Provide a strong and seamless link throughout the UPP group of companies, working closely with transaction, pre-construction, asset management, facilities management and university partners. • Support the transaction team on bids containing construction activities (to include a review of the construction programmes and methodologies). • Undertake the duties of UPP’s representative under the building contract.
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