At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage construction projects from start to finish, ensuring quality and safety.
- Company: Join the innovative LASE University Group, collaborating with top universities.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, 43 days leave, and a great pension scheme.
- Other info: Friendly, collaborative environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on campus spaces while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Construction qualification or equivalent experience, plus project management expertise.
The predicted salary is between 39906 - 44746 £ per year.
Location: Canterbury
Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum
Grade: Grade 7
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: CS-418-26
On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South-East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.
Do you have the construction project management expertise to help deliver high-quality campus spaces? If so this role could be ideal.
We are looking for a Project Manager to support the hands-on delivery of small to medium-sized construction projects across the Canterbury and Medway campuses. Working within recognised project and financial management standards, you’ll help ensure projects are delivered to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards, while supporting a safe, accessible and sustainable campus environment.
As Project Manager you can expect to be involved in:
- Managing construction and refurbishment projects from initiation through to completion and handover.
- Planning, procuring and coordinating works, including drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
- Managing project budgets, risks, stakeholders and contractor relationships to support successful delivery.
- Providing specialist construction advice and ensuring compliance with health and safety, CDM, accessibility and University requirements.
What will you bring to the role?
- A construction, building studies or surveying qualification, or equivalent sustained industry experience.
- Project management experience within construction, refurbishment or building fabric works.
- Strong knowledge of construction health and safety, CDM regulations and accessibility requirements.
- The ability to manage budgets, solve problems and communicate effectively with contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
What we can offer in return:
- Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs).
- 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff).
- Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
- Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health.
For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent.
We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are.
Additional Information:
Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)
PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
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Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
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Closing Date: Sunday 19 July 2026 (unless otherwise stated*)
