PERSON SPECIFICATION Applicants should provide evidence in their applications that they meet the following criteria. We will use a range of selection methods to measure candidates’ 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. • Extensive, successful, construction based working knowledge and experience of complex and diverse 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 £10M. • Significant and evidenced experience leading and managing projects, taking overall responsibility and ensuring all relevant actions are implemented by self or others, following the RIBA plan of work. • Understands how to plan financially and manage project budgets. • Estates experience working within an HE environment, either directly for a University or as part of a Project Management Consultancy supporting a University. • Experience and knowledge of building contracts, procurement and engagement of external design professional services, in support of major capital projects and work programmes. • Knowledge of relevant construction, policies, legislation and quality standards e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act and CDM Regulations. • 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 levels. • Demonstrable leadership and management skills to motivate, coach and mentor project related teams. • Experience of adapting own skills to new circumstances and developing creative approaches to problem solving. • Keeps abreast of latest changes and development in areas relevant to post (e.g. CDM legislation, project management, energy management, H&S, etc.) • Competent in using project management tools i.e. MS Project.
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