Capital Projects Manager

3 days ago


Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom the-mtc Full time
Capital Projects Manager Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Capital Projects Manager to join our Estates Team at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Property Development Manager in the delivery of MTC building projects and other property-related projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Report to the Property Development Manager on the progress of all property developments, including budget, programme, and key issues arising.
  • Work with the Property Development Manager and other stakeholders to prepare briefs and tender contracts as required.
  • Monitor the progress of project teams, contractors, and address issues as required.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with architects, contractors, consultants, county and borough councils, and staff within the MTC.
  • Project manage capital schemes for MTC-owned and leased premises within budget, ensuring delivery of the project within the planned budget.
  • Ensure government funding claims are submitted correctly and in a timely manner, raising orders, chasing invoices, and ensuring timely payment of suppliers as funding is received.
  • Coordinate input from MTC financial policy and procedures and external advisors to ensure the procurement process complies with statute, reflects government guidance, and represents best value for money.
  • Manage capital development and re-development projects from inception to completion, up to a capital value of £2 million, and support the Property Development Manager with new build projects likely to be circa £20m+.
  • Organise design and technical consultant appointments and advise design teams on MTC standards of design and specification.
  • Prepare and advise on initial spatial design briefs and coordinate room data information from service users.
  • Maintain records of projects and receive maintenance and operational information at practical completion to handover to Estates FM Team.
  • Maintain financial control of each project and ensure delivery within the overall capital budget allocations, producing regular reports on performance.
  • Coordinate and monitor the appointment of architects, surveyors, engineers, quantity surveyors, and other related professionals in accordance with MTC policy and relevant codes of practice.
Requirements:
  • Education to degree level in a related construction industry discipline, with 3-5 years post-qualified experience.
  • At least 3 years' experience in a project or administrative role, including at least 1 year's experience in a specialism and/or administrative/cost management/project management role, and/or project management of mechanical and electrical projects.
  • Ability to develop CAD drawings for capital projects.
  • Knowledge of construction forms of contract and contract administration (JCT & NEC).
  • Experience of working with senior management and leaders.
  • Effective communication skills to engage a range of stakeholders, including developed interpersonal, negotiation, influencing, and conflict management skills.
  • Ability to work within agreed parameters and with minimal supervision.
  • Developed analytical and problem-solving skills for assessment of facts or situations.
  • Proven team worker with ability to motivate others.
  • Aware of own strengths and development needs.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Numerate and knowledge of Excel.
  • Prioritisation skills with ability to manage multiple strands of work simultaneously.
  • Self-motivated, flexible, enthusiastic, and committed.
  • Able to develop and maintain positive relationships.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • IT skills (word, excel, email).
Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Experience:
  • Broad-ranging experience in project management/contract management.
  • Knowledge of capital development processes/RIBA plan of work.
  • Knowledge of statutory regulations.
  • Knowledge of developing schedules of works for feasibility and pricing purposes.
  • Knowledge of sustainability-related projects and targets.

Please see the job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About the MTC:

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe.

The MTC's engineers, scientists, and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies.

Established to prove cutting-edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia, and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors, including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction, and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas, and defence.

The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability, and competitiveness.

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design, and training for the skills of the future.

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool, and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.


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