Estates Project Manager

Kingston University London is seeking to appoint an Estates Project Manager to lead and deliver capital projects on the Kingston University Estate. This is an important role within the Estates and Sustainability Team, focused on delivering the University's ambitious sustainability goals through operational excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

With a background in construction project management, you will be responsible for delivery from inception to completion of a varied portfolio of university-wide projects that will include construction, building infrastructure, building services, and energy management projects. Most projects will involve the refurbishment of existing university space. You will work on the Estates processes for project management and document control, for which direction will be provided.

The candidate needs to have an education to degree level in building construction / building services / project management discipline or relevant experience in the built environment. Membership or working towards a membership of a construction related professional body in UK, knowledge of current UK building construction, proficiency in using MS Office software, familiarity with environmental sustainability are essential for this role. Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Project is considered desirable.

The successful candidate will be a confident and experienced estates project manager who has delivered positive change in the estate of a higher education or similar organisation.

They will possess strong project management, communication, and organisational skills, and be able to work collaboratively while delivering tangible improvements across a complex and evolving estate. This role will appeal to someone passionate about implementing change that will make a difference to our students and staff.

This is a full time, permanent position with a starting salary of £45,025 per annum.