Estates & Facilities Project Manager (Fixed term) (NHE067624)

The Estates and Facilities (E&F) Department at the University of Nottingham provides strategic and operational services support to the University infrastructure, buildings, and landholdings. We are a large and diverse department employing approximately 1300 people and provide a wide range of services across our 4 UK campuses.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to manage the physical aspects of the University’s estate-wide installation of its upgraded campus IT network.  

Working as part of a multi-partner, multi-disciplinary team; to replace and enhance the legacy campus IT network infrastructure, across ca 300 buildings, to deliver improvements in digital capability which improve student and staff experience and provide the infrastructure to support research excellence.

We are seeking a proven project manager, with a history of delivering projects on time, cost, and standard. An excellent communicator, both verbally and written, with high professional standards and able to represent E&F at multi-disciplinary meetings. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management, coordination, tracking and reporting of the physical elements of the project; providing the link between IT partners and the technical Estates staff who will ensure the work remains in compliance with construction-related health and safety regulations.

Candidates should be qualified to degree level or have the equivalent level of experience gained in the work environment. Experience of working with IT infrastructure, building construction or surveying projects will be an advantage for the role.

Further details regarding the qualifications and experience required for this post can be found on the attached job role profile.

This post will be offered on a fixed term contract until 31 March 2026. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours per week) and worked 5 days out of 7, usually Monday to Friday. Applications for job share will be accepted.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

The University of Nottingham are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. We strive to provide a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes. We also offer an excellent holiday allowance of 30 days, plus additional university closure days and bank holidays.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to David Butler, email dave.butler@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 08 Apr 2024
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)