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UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMME
Job Description
Job Title
Design and Technical Solutions Lead
Reports To
Construction Director
Location
London
Job Purpose
The role of the Design and Technical Solutions Lead is to coordinate and drive the business-wide response to UPP’s accommodation and academic offering (i.e. service offer, technology solutions, building design, technical solutions etc.) to achieve our stated purpose of helping to transform our university campuses in order to deliver a great student experience. Reporting to the Construction Director the purpose of the role is to take a pro-active approach that harnesses our resources to drive innovation that future-proofs UPP’s solutions to ensure relevance to our partners and improve our overall competitiveness. The Design and Technical Solutions Lead will conduct market research and analysis including competitor offers and alternative sectors for future technical and service developments. They will manage a programme of sector engagement to develop understanding of future university/student requirements. The role will provide timely technical support as required to any relevant Strategic Programme established in support of the delivery of UPP’s strategy and ensure that the UPP design guide and product book is updated to reflect agreed innovation, lessons learned and regulatory/statutory changes. The role will work alongside the wider Asset Management Team, the Transaction Management team and other support functions to help ensure design is progressed – and commercial, legal and technical issues are adequately identified, managed and mitigated. This role will involve providing commercial, project management and product development support for new build or estate transfer transactions and refinancing projects, along with support for redevelopment and refresh opportunities within the wider portfolio.
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