ROLE DESCRIPTION Responsible to: Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities The delivery and monitoring of cost effective project management and provision that deliver value for money, positively enhance the University’s estate, reduce business risk, comply with legislation and environmental sustainability, deliver a positive and consistent experience to students, staff and visitors and support the University’s business of teaching, research and commercial activities The successful candidate will work as a part of the Estates and Facilities Department to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. He or she will coordinate with other departments within the university to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible. We are looking for a creative and dedicated individual who will fit with our collaborative culture. To support the Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities in delivering the University’s strategic project works objectives and Institutional Plan in relation to the compliance of the University’s Estate. Main duties Budget Responsibility for the monitoring Project revenue budget (circa £3.5 million) and the Long Term ensuring appropriate financial controls ,meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis ensuring management reporting arrangements are in place and that financial resources are managed effectively over the academic year ensure that the standard performance specifications are included in project specifications and maintenance needs arising from new construction and major refurbishment are recognised, recorded and planned for.
Accountability and Responsibility • The development, implementation, monitoring and review of appropriate Long-Term and strategic project plan and lifecycle delivery, within a financial framework, to ensure: the continued suitability of facilities; compliance with legislation; good environmental performance and sustainability. • Providing specialised programme and project management advice to the Senior Managers of programmes and project board Executives to develop a quality conscious CIP Programme and its implementation; • Planning and managing highly complex and specialised programmes and projects within the overall CIP Programme to develop and enhance the range of services and level of care provided by the Trust as a whole to patients; • Report to the Directorate board at predetermined periods or when tolerances are exceeded, otherwise acting autonomously in the execution of the programme or project work. • Management as appropriate of programme and project staff to ensure that Efficiency Savings Programme and their projects deliver enhanced service. • Take responsibility for substantial tender processes in line with the universities procurement process. This will include leading on the drafting and issuing of tender documentation, co-ordinating the process, negotiations with contractors and service providers, key decision making on final selection as well as any subsequent post tender negotiation, trouble- shooting and settlement of final accounts. Negotiate the resolution of complex contractual issues. • Promote and foster close working relationships and collaboration between service delivery teams with the Estates Department to achieve shared objectives and providing advice and support. • Draft Business Cases as required for service developments as part of the CIP programme. Develop operational policies at a directorate or corporate level as required to support Project delivery and progress through the relevant governance structure.
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Appointment of Project Manager
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