Senior Project Manager

London Metropolitan University is seeking to recruit to the post of Senior Project Manager to play a leading role in the delivery of its Capital Programme and Estates Strategy. ABOUT US Transforming lives through excellent education London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the University so unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving some of London’s most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the opportunity to transform their life through the power of education. Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world. ABOUT THE POST Now is an exciting time to be joining the University to take up this role. We are two years into a ten-year estate strategy, which sees the University committing to bold and large-scale investments of £180 million over the next decade, to develop our buildings, physical and digital infrastructure. Reporting to the Associate Director of Estates (Development), the Senior Project Manager takes leadership and responsibility for the delivery of capital projects with a leading role in the delivery of the capital programme as well as supporting the delivery of the Estates Masterplan and Campus refresh. We are seeking an individual with demonstrable experience of supporting the delivery of capital development programmes spanning major capital projects through to smaller scale refurbishment and fit-out projects. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will demonstrate strong commercial acumen, contract administration, briefing, leading and coordination of external consultants and Subject Matter Experts (SME) with awareness and significant experience of reporting, risk management and stakeholder coordination and management. We are particularly seeking a person that takes a proactive and positive approach to team development and stakeholder management, and who will be genuinely motivated by delivering an inspiring estates environment for the University. If you are inspired to join a dynamic and purposeful team and play a leading role in a period that will transform the estate and environment for our students, staff and visitors, and would like an informal conversation before applying, please contact Rod Pecover, Associate Director of Estates (Development) at r.pecover@londonmet.ac.uk HOW TO APPLY Please complete the online application in full, making sure you address the person specification criteria in your statement as this will enable us to make an informed shortlisting decision. All applicants are additionally asked to submit an equality and diversity statement of up to one page, articulating how you will contribute to making our University more inclusive and what they have previously done to advance equality. If you wish to attach any additional documents such as a CV you may do so (please follow the instructions). Please note that we do not accept a CV on its own as a job application. If you have a query, or experience any difficulties with the application process, please contact us by email at: recruitment@londonmet.ac.uk quoting the job reference number Further information Job Description/Person Specification Summary Terms and Conditions Please note that successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and to complete a health assessment before they start work. Offers of employment are also conditional on receipt of satisfactory references and proof of qualifications held. At London Met we are building an institution aware of its purpose to drive not only individual social mobility but also broader community actualisation. We recognise that our diverse community is our greatest strength, and as such we strongly encourage applications from anyone who feels they are currently underrepresented within UK higher education. Read more about our diverse community and our commitments to inclusion and equality at: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/equality-and-diversity/