Message from Steve Holgate
Thank you for your interest in the role of Project Manager in Estates and Campus Services at the University of Leicester.
There has never been a better time to join the University, or to work in our city. Since taking up our positions over the last 18 months, the University has embarked upon a challenging and very exciting Campus Masterplan aligned to delivering the Physical Environment Strategy over the next 5-10 years. The first phase of works include a new Business School on the Brookfield Campus, an extension to the Percy Gee student hub including new central paved Square, together with a new Teaching & Learning building, amounting to in excess of £65m investment to enable first phase moves to be completed in 2019. The second phase and major part of the Capital Programme will then follow from 2020 with a total investment exceeding £500m, with several major projects on main campus together with major public realm and infrastructure works. Other works include a privately financed residential and multi decked car parking scheme providing circa 1,250 beds, a new residences Masterplan and a new and exciting project to develop Space Park Leicester which will be recognised internationally and will build on Leicester’s reputation for space science. As a Project Manager in the Major Projects Programme team you will apply high-quality, client- focussed project management skills to a range of complex capital projects that emanate from the Capital Investment Programme ensuring schemes are briefed, designed, developed, delivered and governed within strict budgetary and programme constraints, fully satisfying University requirements. Successful candidates will have gained demonstrable experience of managing complex refurbishment and new-build projects in a client side or client’s consultant role, with a track record gained on projects up to and in excess of £ 1 0m in value. Strong technical skills honed in the construction and property industry are essential as it is expected that you will be adept at leading and managing all stages of the project lifecycle from brief development and design through to procurement and construction delivery.
This is not a role for the faint-hearted, nor would we expect you to want it to be.
In return we can offer you the opportunity to work at the heart of a successful, supportive and ambitious organisation, and will support you with an exciting package to attract the most capable people. We look forward to hearing from you.
Steve Holgate Director of Projects and Planning
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