Overview
Head of Project Delivery – Campus & Minor Projects – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About us:
King’s Directorate of Estates & Facilities is a key enabler of the university’s Strategic Vision 2029 and we have created a strategy which demonstrates our intent and sets out how the Estates & Facilities team will support the ambition of the university’s strategic vision.
King’s has five campuses in central London consisting of more than 100 buildings ranging in age from the 1780s to the current day. Many are listed and of great architectural significance. The campuses house a diversity of spaces, including teaching and learning environments, cutting edge research facilities, two chapels, cafes and restaurants, gyms and student residences.
The Campus Projects and Minor Works team undertake the full project lifecycle for projects across all the KCL campus and estate.
About the role:
To lead the campus project team in the delivery of small to medium and strategic construction/minor works projects across the campus. You will ensure that the project delivery is professional, compliant, adheres to the University’s procurement, financial and Health and Safety regulations, while being effective, nimble, on budget, on time and completed to the expected standard/quality.
You will liaise with key stakeholders on campus, building strong customer relationships and ensuring that the Fit for King’s culture is a continuous presence on site.
The role must ensure that all direct and contract staff offer a consistent service. You will be responsible for managing performance, conduct and development of your team.
Although you will be managing a team to deliver a portfolio of construction projects, you will also be expected to lead and deliver the more complex and challenging projects and use these scenarios as an opportunity to develop knowledge and experience in other team members.
This is a full time position and you will be offered an indefinite contract.
About you:
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
- Degree/Post Grad in relevant field or equivalent experience
- Must have demonstrable knowledge of H&S legislation with IOSH/NEBOSH
- Outstanding oral/written communication skills, which can be adapted to reflect the audience.
- Highly numerate and confident with budgetary control skills and procurement regulations
- Highly computer literate e.g., Microsoft, CAD
- Leadership and people management skills.
- Relevant experience within Higher Education sector and/or managing conflicting demands of stakeholders in a customer focused environment.
- Significant vocational experience in construction project management delivery.
- Experience in managing a dynamic team with a range of skills and experience.
- Contractor engagement and management.
Desirable criteria
- Member of relevant professional organisation (BIFM/RICS)
- Change management experience
- Highly motivated with a desire to develop others.
- Experience in a customer focused environment with demanding stakeholders.
Downloading a copy of our Job Description
Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.
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