PERSON SPECIFICATION The University of Sheffield is now seeking to appoint a prominent senior post to play an important role in the delivery of the University’s major capital programme. Reporting directly to the Head of Estates Development, this role carries full project lifecycle responsibility for circa 60 projects at any one time, with values ranging from £50k to £90m and overall approved value of circa £200m. You will provide strong leadership, support and guidance to the Project Managers. The role requires excellent Client and stakeholder management skills together with wide experience and technical knowledge of construction and development. You will have the skills and competency to lead multiple teams managing complex projects from inception to completion and into operation. You should provide evidence in your application that you meet the following criteria. We will use a range of selection methods to measure your abilities in these areas including reviewing your online application, seeking references, inviting shortlisted candidates to interview and other forms of assessment action relevant to the post.
Essential
• Construction related degree or equivalent experience in a relevant Building / Construction discipline.
• A formal Project management qualification.
• Member of a recognised building/construction related professional body e.g. CIOB, RIBA, RICS.
• Good knowledge of relevant construction related Health & Safety, sustainability and quality legislation, standards and industry best practice.
• Demonstrable experience in Sustainable Design.
• Extensive, successful, construction based working knowledge and experience of major refurbishment works and new build projects on occupied, operational sites with direct contact with the general public. • Track record of consistent delivery against time, cost, and quality targets. The basis of this experience should have been obtained from delivering projects and programmes in excess of £20m on both new build and refurbishment schemes.
• Understands how to plan financially and manage project budgets.
• Significant and evidenced experience leading and managing teams and projects, taking overall responsibility and ensuring all relevant actions are implemented by self or others, following the RIBA plan of work. • Experience and knowledge of building contracts, procurement and engagement of building contractors and construction design professionals, in support of major capital projects and work programmes.
• Effective communication / IT skills, both written and verbal. Inclusive of committee papers, performance reports and project proposals.
• Experience and knowledge of successfully presenting plans and projects and representing Estates Development at the senior stakeholder levels.
• Competent in using project management tools e.g. MS Project.
• Proven experience and knowledge of the development of construction and project teams.
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