Coventry University_Group Director, Estate Development

PERSON SPECIFICATION ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL

ADVANTAGEOUS Post graduate qualification in property/built environment or management/business administration discipline.

Education / Qualifications

A relevant property related professional qualification/chartered membership or equivalent experience.

Experience (Paid and Unpaid)

Experience and track record in a senior estate development leadership role with experience of initiating, developing and delivering estate development strategies to support an organisation’s institutional strategy. Proven track record of leading a large-scale programme of estate development projects ranging from small scale projects to major development in excess of £50m in value. Experience of planning and managing large scale capital budgets. Experience of representing an organisation with external stakeholders/partners on development schemes and an understanding of the commercial property and development market. Considerable experience and skill in negotiation of complex contracts and agreements, including development agreements, commercial agreements, contract claims and supply chain terms and conditions. The preparation, implementation and management of framework agreements. Experience and understanding of procurement law (including public sector procurement) and best practice. Experience in different forms of procurement and construction and consultant contracts. Significant experience in reviewing and managing risk and implementing systems to ensure its reduction. A proven ability to work with senior management teams, write and deliver clear reports and provide considered solutions to problems and challenges. Experience of reporting at senior level within a large, complex organisation. Evidence of team leadership including team building, recruitment and professional development in a comparable context. Experience and ability to plan and allocate resources in the delivery of a programme of projects. A good and holistic understanding of the construction industry and the current issues in the market place.

Experience of masterplanning in an estates campus environment. Experience of managing the delivery of multiple projects in a campus environment. Ideally having gained experienced on projects spanning the education, science, health, commercial and residential sectors.

Experience of having led projects in a high-footfall, urban environment.

Experience in working to ensure projects deliver a reduction in CO2 and contribute to sustainability goals. Have experience working both ‘Client’ and ‘Commercial’ side.

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