Duties and Responsibilities
Job Description
Job Title:
Head of Capital Projects
School/Dept/ Institute & Centre:
Estates, Facilities and Capital Development
Reports to:
Assistant Director Estates and Facilities (Strategic and Capital Development)
Grade:
PR07 Full Time
Appointment period: Current Location:
Indefinite
Mile End Campus.
Job Context
The Capital Development team are responsible for the Master Planning and Development of all campuses forming the Queen Mary University of London estate. The team manage a large capital programme from inception to completion, delivering projects on budget, on programme and to a high standard of quality. The improvement in facilities supports academic research and enhances the student experience.
Job Purpose
As part of the Estates and Facilities Capital Development Team the Head of Capital Projects will be responsible for the project management of a number of strategic capital and revenue projects, designed by external consultants in accordance with relevant service level agreements, business plans, KPIs and University/Estates and Facilities procedures. The post holder will lead the team of Senior Project Managers and will have managerial oversight of all projects undertaken from feasibility study through to the furnishing, commissioning and handover. 1. To take responsibility for and ensure that development projects are completed on time, to budget, at the appropriate quality and in accordance with the Client’s requirements and expectations. 2. Acting as lead advisor to our internal clients on all estate and construction matters, engendering a sense of ownership in clients/users and managing relationships 3. Working with the Finance Department and external advisors to assist in the preparation of cash flow forecasts and life cycle costing, formulate procurement strategy for projects in conjunction with key stakeholders and in liaison with the Procurement department. Prepare estimates and outline costs, setting and agreeing cost limits for projects. Agreeing budgets, cash flow forecasts, financial reporting procedures and final accounts. Manage pre and post-contract costs against agreed budgets. Ensure that there is effective cost management on the projects for which you are responsible, providing regular reporting and ensure that any financial or time issues/problems/concerns are notified to the Assistant Director of Estates and Facilities (Capital & Strategic Development) at the earliest opportunity, including variations and claims. 4. Provide support to the Assistant Director of Estates and Facilities (Capital & Strategic Development) in the preparation of feasibility studies. Provide support to the Assistant Director of Estates and Facilities (Capital & Strategic Development) the preparation of business cases and outline briefs. 5. Lead on the appointment, induction and management of external and internal design teams and other professional advisors in accordance with University procedures. Manage the development of design proposals that complement the Estates Master Plan, provide value for money, that are affordable to maintain, comply with legislation and good practice, meet University sustainability standards, innovate and meet or exceed the requirements of the brief. Main Duties & Responsibilities
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