Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager - Estates Planning Department

Location: Canterbury and Medway

Salary: £44,737 - £50,300 per annum

Contract Type: 31/05/2025

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality construction projects that enhance the learning and working environment of a leading university?

Do you have the skills and experience to manage complex and diverse projects from inception to completion?

Do you want to join a friendly and supportive team that offers excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development?

If you answered yes to these questions, then you might be the perfect candidate for the Senior Project Manager role at the Estates Planning Department 

About the role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for providing construction project management services on new build, refurbishment, maintenance and infrastructure works on the Canterbury and Medway Campuses. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered to agreed programmes, budget and quality, working to recognised project and financial management standards. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of projects and processes by identifying and implementing best practices and lessons learned.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A construction related degree or significant demonstrable experience of construction project management
• A valid certificate for CITB, Site Management Safety Training Scheme course
• Formal project management qualification, or willingness to undertake one as a matter of priority
• Demonstrable track record in the delivery of capital projects and refurbishment projects and controlling substantial construction related budgets together with a detailed understanding of financial management and reporting systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction and property related legislation and procurement procedures
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

About us

The Estates Planning Department is responsible for the strategic planning and development of the University’s physical estate, including capital projects, space management, master planning and sustainability. We are a dynamic and collaborative team that strives to provide the best possible service to our customers and stakeholders. We are proud of our achievements and our contribution to the University’s mission of advancing knowledge and transforming lives.

What we offer

As a Senior Project Manager, you will enjoy a range of excellent benefits, including:

• A friendly, open and collaborative working environment
• 43 days’ leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• An excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• On-campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery and food outlets, set among green, open space overlooking the Cathedral
• Study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
• On-site parking.

How to apply

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply today with a covering letter as to where your experience aligns with the details above.

The closing date for applications is 28 February 2024. Interviews are expected to take place in March 2024.

We look forward to hearing from you!