This is an opportunity to lead several large and challenging projects across the 125-acre estate (including 80 buildings, of which 24 are Grade I and II listed) of this prestigious and leading co-educational independent boarding school.

You will play a key role in Uppingham School’s Infrastructure Strategy; a multi-million-pound investment in the future of the School. Working with the Estates Director, you will lead and support the delivery of a range of projects, managing consultants and contractors, holding stakeholder consultation and delivering completed projects within agreed financial and programme parameters. This will include developing and preparing project briefs, appointing and managing consultants through a series of RIBA design stages, ensuring project works are compliant with building, planning, listed building and health & safety legislation as well as championing sustainability and identifying opportunities to reduce carbon emissions where possible.

You will need to be a full member of the RICS or APM with a quantity surveying background and considerable experience of successfully delivering capital projects in an operationally live environment involving multiple stakeholders. You will also need demonstrable experience in financial and budget management and of managing multi-disciplinary teams, with knowledge of procurement procedures. A strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation within the context of construction and project work is equally important.

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The closing date for applications is 5^th February 2021.

Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.