The Role
• Accountable for operational planning and the management of service resources and budgets to meet operational and strategic priorities. • Foster and develop professional internal/ external relations, communications, contacts and networks that will underpin the exchange of knowledge and ideas and add value to the delivery of capital infrastructure projects. • Act as a specialist consultant to problem solve and shape and design the establishment of one- off or a series of infrastructure activities. • Contribute expertise with the design, delivery, analysis and documentation of recognised award and reputation generating projects. • Manage and audit safety and security processes, certification and specifications for infrastructure projects. • Provide specialist guidance and advice with the implementation of a schedule and process for managing risk. • Research new markets and opportunities, to maximise income from the estate, and advise on property investments and market demand. • Any other reasonable duties. Specific role requirements: • There may be a requirement for the post-holder to participate in local on-call arrangements, as relevant to this role. • May be required to work evenings and weekends, as business needs. • Represent the University at the Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) events, as applicable to the role. • Attend all training and development, as required.
Role responsibilities: • Engage with third parties and negotiate legal property arrangements, including the preparation of draft heads of terms, together with leases and licences, in relation to property acquisitions, leases and disposals. • Demonstrate commercial acumen with property negotiations. • Coordinate the management of all University planning applications at all stages, including pre- application, submission, post application and all associated planning permission conditions/S106 agreements and obligations. • Act as the University’s strategic lead for all University town planning matters, liasing with Durham County Council, Stockton Borough Council and other external agengies, such as Highways England, local interest groups, etc. • Develop and lead the implementation of the University’s landlord and property strategy. • Using the University’s strategy and growth plans, develop, implement and maintain an overall University Space Strategy, that makes the most cost-effective use of the available property assets and space. • Ensure the University’s own occupied space is being used as effectively and efficiently as possible, employing modern working practices to improve efficiency, where possible. • Lead on space feasibilities and scenario planning, regarding future estates developments, developing and applying best practice space norms. • Develop, implement and maintain a suitable system for property asset and space management. • Delegated authority and responsibility to make decisions about the quality, level and nature of service to meet operational and strategic business objectives. • Provide leadership with stakeholder consultation and engagement in order to develop a full understanding of short-term and long-term needs across areas of service delivery.
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