Associate Director of Capital Projects

2 weeks ago

Eltham, United Kingdom University of Greenwich Full time
The University of Greenwich is seeking to appoint to the post of Associate Director of Capital Projects to play a leading role in the delivery of the University’s ambitious estate strategy.

The University of Greenwich is one of the largest universities in the UK and works with universities across the world delivering its programmes. With breath-taking heritage campuses, it combines the old with a new, dynamic vision for the future:  high quality curriculum design and delivery, research-informed teaching, technology-enhanced learning, students as partners, and promoting student success within a cross-cultural context. The Greenwich campus is based on a UNESCO World Heritage Site and we are custodians of 16 listed buildings with special architectural or historic interest.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities (Capital, Property and Space), the role is responsible for delivering the university capital project plan, with planned capital investment in the region of £300m over the next decade. The role will lead an internal capital projects team that is supported by a diverse external supply chain partners in the delivery of a broad range of estate capital projects including new-build, redevelopment, refurbishment, fit-out, life-cycle and decarbonisation schemes.

We are seeking an individual with proven experience in a comparable leadership role and with a track record in delivering large-scale capital programmes. The role is responsible for a diverse multidisciplinary team of internal team members and a broad spectrum of external delivery partners, therefore exceptional leadership skills are crucial to be a success in the role.

Now is an exciting time to be joining the team, with several new appointments in key estates leadership roles and advancement of the estates strategy and capital plan.  

To learn more the candidate brochure can be viewed at Associate Director of Capital Projects

For a briefing discussion please contact our retained advisors Nicholas Coppard (nicholas.coppard@mrgglobal.com) and Ben Duffill (ben.duffill@mrgglobal.com) at MRG.  

Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter and should be sent to nicholas.coppard@mrgglobal.com and ben.duffill@mrgglobal.com   

Closing date for applications is Sunday 26th May 2024.

We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research, through our values.

The university welcomes people from diverse and underrepresented communities who can help the university to achieve its mission. 

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion. 

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form. 

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

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