Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£46,525.00 - £50,059.00 per annum including London Weighting Allowance

About the Role
United Colleges Group (UCG) is seeking an experienced Estates Projects Manager to join our Estates Management Team. You will oversee a variety of estates change projects, including planning and managing space moves, consulting on capital works, and leading the project management of estates capital works. Your responsibilities will include ensuring projects are delivered within financial guidelines, securing and administering capital funding, and coordinating with finance colleagues to minimize impacts on cashflow.

You will play a key role in supporting the development of a new campus, leading on furniture, fittings and equipment (FFE) fit-outs, and collaborating with the Development team on stakeholder consultations. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, delivering minor improvement projects, and working closely with colleagues to enhance resilience and align services with the expectations of both staff and students.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional to make a significant impact across the College's estates portfolio. The role is fixed term until September 2026 and requires flexibility to work during academic holidays to deliver projects outside of term time.

Experience
- Proven experience in building management or capital works projects.
- Understanding of public sector financial guidelines.
- Experience managing budgets.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.

About you
- Proactive and organised with strong project management skills.
- Able to work flexibly, including during academic holidays.
- Collaborative team player who can engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Committed to delivering high standards and continuous improvement.

Qualifications
- Relevant qualifications or demonstrable experience in estates or project management are desirable.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, with willingness to undergo full vetting including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check.