Project Manager

The Opportunity

Leeds Beckett University is investing in the future of its Estates & Facilities function and is seeking an exceptional Project Manager to help shape the next phase of its transformation.

Following a significant review of the directorate and the appointment of new leadership, this is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering capital projects that will shape the future of the University estate. You will join at an exciting time as Leeds Beckett develops a new Estates Masterplan and continues to invest in facilities that support an outstanding experience for students, staff and visitors.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will deliver professional project management services across a range of capital projects and programmes, ensuring successful delivery in line with industry best practice and University procedures. You will work closely with colleagues across Estates, Finance, Sustainability, Space Planning and the wider University to ensure projects are delivered safely, effectively and in line with strategic objectives.

This role offers exposure to a broad portfolio of projects and the opportunity to develop your career within a complex and evolving environment.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects and programmes through all RIBA work stages.
• Develop and refine project briefs with key stakeholders.
• Support procurement activity and contractor appointment processes.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Manage project budgets, programmes, risks and governance requirements.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the University.
• Monitor project quality, compliance and performance throughout delivery.
• Produce clear project reporting and management information.
• Lead project close-out activities, evaluations and lessons learned reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and best practice across the Planning & Development team.

What We’re Looking For

We are interested in hearing from ambitious project professionals with experience delivering construction, estates, infrastructure or capital projects within complex environments.
Candidates may come from Higher Education, NHS, local government, commercial property, housing, infrastructure, construction consultancy or other multi-site organisations where stakeholder engagement and project delivery are critical.

You will bring:

• A degree in a relevant built environment, construction, engineering or architectural discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering construction or capital projects through all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Knowledge of procurement routes, project governance and contract administration.
• Experience working with contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commercial awareness and a value-for-money mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to project delivery.
• The ability to identify solutions, manage challenges and drive projects to successful completion.

• Builds trusted relationships and works collaboratively across diverse teams.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and personal accountability.
• Creates an inclusive and supportive culture where people can perform at their best.
• Encourages innovation, embraces change and challenges traditional ways of working.
• Places sustainability, quality and continuous improvement at the heart of decision-making.
• Leads with authenticity, curiosity and a strong focus on delivering positive outcomes for colleagues, students and the wider community.

Why Leeds Beckett University

This is a rare opportunity to join a university investing in its future and creating a new leadership team to drive meaningful change. You will contribute to the delivery of important capital projects, support the development of the emerging Estates Masterplan and help create an estate that enables students and staff to thrive.

Our Values

At Leeds Beckett University, our leadership team is committed to creating an environment where people can thrive. We are looking for a leader who shares our commitment to the University’s values of Inclusive, Teamwork, Integrity, Pragmatism, Ambition and Purposeful.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Louise Cartwright at Nigel Wright Group who Leeds Beckett University have appointed on a retained basis to manage this search.