• Represent the Estates team in institutional forums, strategic working groups, and external networks related to smart estates and sustainability. General Responsibilities • Treat all DMU staff, students, contractors and visitors with dignity and respect. Provide a service that complies with the Equality Act 2010, eliminating unlawful discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations with particular attention to the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation. • All members of staff are responsible for their contribution to improved environmental performance and in reducing greenhouse gas emissions at DMU. It is therefore required that all members of staff are aware of how the Environmental Policy relates to their own role at the university. Staff conduct must reflect the values inherent in the Environmental Policy and where required staff must cooperate with environmental compliance and conformance requirements to help minimise our emissions to air, water and land. • Provide a service that complies with the Equality Act 2010, eliminating unlawful discrimination, advancing equality of opportunity and fostering good relations with particular attention to the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation.
and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
• Maximise energy-saving opportunities through digital retrofits and BMS enhancements across existing buildings. Digital Integration and Smart Estates • Develop and implement a comprehensive digital integration strategy for the university estate, in collaboration with the Digital and Technology Services team and the Chief Transformation and Resources Officer. • Oversee the deployment and integration of digital twin and IoT devices to monitor and control energy, space and building control systems. • Manage and oversee the purchase, install and operation of new EMMS, CAFM system. Ensure integration with SFG20 and follow best practice. • Utilise data analytics and machine learning tools to analyse building performance data, identify trends, and implement predictive maintenance strategies. • Ensure that estates digital systems comply with relevant standards, such as ISO (where applicable), and support the university’s sustainability targets. • Collaborate with Digital and Technology Services to ensure seamless integration of digital platforms and maintain robust cybersecurity measures. • Promote an inspirational culture of estates digital innovation and continuous improvement across all areas of Estates operations.
Job Description
Job title: Deputy Director of Estates and Digital Integration Faculty/Directorate: Estates & Facilities Directorate Grade: PSS4 Role profile: Senior Salaried Full time Permanent
Overall purpose of the role The Deputy Director of Estates and Digital Integration plays a critical role in delivering a high-performing, safe, sustainable, and digitally advanced estate. The post-holder will support the Director in strategic leadership and operational management across all Estates functions, with direct accountability for Maintenance, Capital Projects, Energy Management, and Digital Integration. The role combines strategic and operational oversight of the estate with the integration of innovative digital technologies. Capital Projects Delivery • Oversee the successful delivery of minor and major capital projects, ensuring alignment with academic and strategic priorities. • Oversee, with our Capital Project Managers, project design, procurement,
budget control, programme management, and stakeholder engagement. • Champion post-occupancy evaluation and the integration of digital commissioning and asset data handover into our BMS, Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system and our Building Information Modelling (BIM). Energy Management • Lead initiatives to reduce the university’s carbon footprint through intelligent energy management and sustainable building practices. • Implement occupant-centric control strategies that adjust building systems based on real-time occupancy and user preferences to enhance comfort and reduce energy consumption. • Monitor and report on energy usage across the estate, identifying opportunities for improvement
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration • Build strong relationships with
academic leads, professional service directors, and the student body to understand estate needs and priorities. • Act as the Estates lead for digital activities, working with Digital and Technology Services to ensure cybersecurity, integration, and data governance.
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