An initial 6 month Assigment starting in January ideal for a proven Senior Project Manager with leadership experience in a relevent field (Construction Mgmt, Architecture, Building Surveying, Engineering). You will have advanced knowledge of legislation and H&S requirements and a strong technical ability supported by extensive hands-on delivery.
The Senior Project Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership within the Asset management Projects (AMP ) team, with responsibility for overseeing the delivery, governance and continuous improvement of a portfolio of construction and minor works projects across the University estate.
The role combines hands-on technical management for complex or high‑risk projects with leadership responsibility for a team of PMs and Assistants PM, ensuring consistent standards in safety, compliance, cost control, stakeholder engagement and delivery performance.
The postholder will act as a senior client representative, trusted advisor and escalation point for campus stakeholders, consultants and contractors, embedding the Fit for King's culture and supporting the broader Asset Management & Engineering strategy.
People Management
· Line management responsibility for direct reports. Manage the performance, development, conduct, and absences of staff aligned with all University's HR policies and processes.
· Escalate significant issues to senior leadership as appropriate.
· Allocate work effectively across the team, ensuring tasks align with individual strengths while providing opportunities for growth and development.
· Maintain a “one team” approach through regular meetings, open communication, and a visible leadership presence on site, particularly during key phases of construction activity.
Project Management
· Lead and support the governance, prioritisation, allocation and delivery of construction and minor works projects across the team, providing clear technical leadership and assurance on standards, methodology and outcomes.
· Provide hands‑on construction project management throughout the full project lifecycle to larger/more complex projects.
· Lead and support the governance, prioritisation, allocation and delivery of construction and minor works projects across the team, providing clear technical leadership and assurance.
· Apply strong practical construction knowledge to assess buildability, manage sequencing and phasing of works in live environments, and resolve technical and construction issues on site.
· Lead early‑stage project assessments, including feasibility, option appraisal and resource planning, using construction expertise to inform scope, programme and delivery strategy.
· Assist in the preparation of budget estimates, cost plans and funding proposals, and maintai...
Senior Project Manager Asset Management in London employer: Keystone Employment Group No.1
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