This Built Environment Project Manager post sits in the Built Environment Projects team within Estates and Facilities at the University of Surrey, employed through subsidiary Operate Surrey Ltd. The work is delivering construction and refurbishment projects of £50k to £5m, from client brief to appointing consultants and contractors. The role is hybrid, with at least three days a week on campus, serving academics and in-house teams across a 1960s building stock. Proven delivery experience and working knowledge of JCT 2024 contracts are needed; training is given.
What the job involves
- Develop client briefs for construction and refurbishment projects
- Appoint specialist consultants and contractors to deliver projects
- Take full responsibility for delivering projects worth £50k to £5m across the estate
- Manage formal construction contracts
- Manage client relationships, project scope, financial performance, quality and programme
- Support the development of business cases
What’s required
Experience
- Proven project delivery experience in a diverse and complex operating environment
- Experience procuring and managing external consultants to achieve project objectives
Skills & knowledge
- Working knowledge of the JCT 2024 suite of contracts
Other
- Desire and motivation to succeed and to contribute to continual improvement of the project delivery model
What’s offered
- 25 days annual leave plus 7 university closure days around Christmas and Easter and bank holidays
- Pension scheme described as highly competitive
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Flexible hybrid working
- Discounted on-site nursery and childcare
- Electric vehicle leasing scheme
- Discounted Surrey Sports Park membership
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
