• to promote environmental sustainability in all aspects of the delivery of the Estates function • to procure and deliver value for money capital projects, assets services and facilities which enhance the University’s brand and the student experience • to effectively manage risk and ensure compliance with all legislative requirements • to ensure the Estates Department is the provider of choice for internal customers across the University • to explore innovative opportunities to enhance Estates services and where possible promote revenue generation • to promote and provide relevant staff development opportunities to achieve the objectives of the Estates Department • to enhance the student experience and provide stakeholder focussed services • to optimise the utilisation of teaching, research, social and office space across the estate • to work in collaboration with Schools, Professional Services Departments, the Students’ Union and other internal and external stakeholders to achieve common goals.
The Capital Projects Team
The Project Team at Kent are responsible for construction contracts on both the Canterbury and Medway Campuses. Programmes of work include new builds, space rationalisation, perception upgrades and teaching room refurbishments. Recently there has been up to £100m of construction projects on site representing a £130m investment by the University. One of the Project team’s recent projects, the Sibson Building, has been recognised as one of the nation’s best new buildings by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The building, at the Canterbury campus, was designed by architect Penoyre and Prasad and officially opened in May 2017. RIBA noted ‘It was evident that the relationship between the design team and contractor was good, with shared aspirations helped by good communication of design intent. Likewise, there seemed to be a strong sense of trust and respect between client and architect and when we met them the architect’s passion and enthusiasm was infectious.’ Web site: www.kent.ac.uk/estates/
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