• Assist the Capital Projects Team Leader in designing, developing and delivering the University’s programme of Capital, Minor and Improvement Works. • Working with and improving Estates project management procedures and processes, devise programmes, investigate requests for improvements and sometimes carry out feasibility studies on smaller projects, keeping all necessary records in a planned and methodical way. Manage projects finances strictly in line with Estates project financial management procedures. Prepare and submit regular project reports. • Prepare detailed briefing documents for external consultants and detailed specifications for tendering to external contractors. Work in accordance with Estates frameworks and procurement processes. • Have a good working knowledge of Health and Safety rules, regulations and legislation, including CDM regulations. Work closely with the University’s Health, Safety & Security Office, KUSCO staff, and others as necessary. Closely manage contractors to confirm their H&S systems are fully applied. • Supervise consultants and contractors to determine that projects are delivered to time, budget, quality and agreed performance levels and that the day-to-day needs of the University are maintained. • In respect of logistics, health & safety, security, car parking, access control etc. Liaise closely with KUSCO, I&TS etc. to ensure programmes of work are coordinated. Ensure minimal disruption to the ongoing operation of the University. • Act as client liaison (Estates Client Representative) to external project teams, ensuring design quality is maintained and communications between Estates and client groups (University Faculties and Directorates) are managed. That reports and documents are shared with the relevant parties and that key project stages are formally signed-off in accordance with Estates project management processes. • Utilise AutoCAD, Planon (the University’s estate management software), MS Project and other appropriate packages to prepare, review and update project management documentation, drawings and databases as necessary (appropriate training will be given). • Provide timely and accurate management reporting (including cost reporting) for internal and external purposes. Manage and report on delegated budgets within agreed annual allocations. Typically project budgets will range from £5,000 to £1.5million. • Carry out Post Project Implementation evaluations as a matter of course, ensuring that quality is addressed.
Made with FlippingBook Learn more on our blog