Project Manager (CC11535)

We are recruiting a new Project Manager to manage projects up to £1 million relating to alterations and refurbishments on the University’s estate.

This role is linked to the delivery of the Condition Survey and Long-Term Maintenance plan that is funded at £10m per year for 10 years. 

Example of projects include:

LED replacement lighting, replacing fluorescent, incorporating controlsOffice refurbishmentsFire compartmentation project to meet Building Safety Act.Fire door replacementsAbout you

You will work closely with colleagues in the Department of Campus Infrastructure as well as construction and engineering professionals, and will be responsible for procuring, contracting and delivering services either through in-house labour or through external contractors.

You will:

Lead the planning and implementation of projects ensuring that the University’s safety and project management processes are followedDefine projects' scope and goals and ensure that they are agreed and understood by stakeholdersPlan and schedule project timelines and deliver within themCoordinate project staff including in-house resources, external consultants and contractors/ sub-contractors, procure (with the University Procurement team) and contract as necessaryPlan resources and allocation, including liaison with key stakeholdersBe familiar with and follow all relevant legislation

You should have:

Extensive experience effectively managing a variety of construction projectsUnderstanding of the legal and practical aspects of NEC and JCT contracts, asbestos, construction, mechanical/electrical service installationsApplied understanding of the principles of project management and quantity surveying

A project management qualification or suitable degree are desirable, but not essential. 

Further information

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Guy Gale, Deputy Director (Projects) at grg27@bath.ac.uk

What we can offer youa very generous employer contributory pension schemegenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balancewe are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangementsan excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforcea wide range of personal and professional development opportunitiesa number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams. 

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

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Closing Date: 02 Apr 2024

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £37,099 to £44,263