About the Role

The University is planning major capital project investments over the next ten years which will improveimprove our facilities and drive towards Net Zero.

The project types and sizes vary, but all are important to ensure we are ready for generations to come. The team are forward thinking, setting demanding building performance targets, construction techniques and high standard for quality and health & safety. The team are encouraged to learn from the best construction principles and grow as individuals to deliver the best solutions for our clients.

You will be responsible for the management and delivery of a key programme of capital projects and will be assigned a portfolio that will compromise of a mix of projects, from major new and exciting new builds to infrastructure and energy related projects.

About You

We’re looking to appoint a Programme Manager who’ll play a key role in leading, directing and managing a project team within Capital Programmes.

With a construction related first degree or equivalent professional qualification in Surveying, Architecture, Engineering or Project Management, you will have extensive experience in managing projects and/or portfolios, preferably in a multi-disciplinary environment.
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.

About the Department

Our Capital Projects Team is expanding and so this is an exciting time to join the team and make an impact. You’ll be part of a supportive team who will help you build on your strengths and inspire you to develop your potential.

We are all extremely passionate about our work within the team here at the University of Warwick and are proud to announce that we have won several awards and featured in the National Building Magazine.

Below is just a selection of the awards we have either won or been shortlisted for in recent years:

• RIBA Stirling Prize - Shortlist 2023
• RIBA Regional Award Winner 2023
• Student Accommodation Award - Best University Halls of Residence Winner 2022
• Business Green Leaders Awards – Green Building Project of the Year 2022
• Insider West Midlands Property Awards Construction - Project of the Year - Highly Commended 2022
• Structural Timber awards - Client of the Year Winner
• Insider West Midlands Property Awards - Sustainability Award 2021

For further information about the Estates Department, please visit our website.

About the University

Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our
research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**. 
You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.
*QS World University Rankings 2024
** Research Excellence Framework 2021

Closing Date: 15 December 2023.

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be found, so please don’t delay in submitting your application. 

The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed. 

A presentation is likely required and details will be confirmed in due course following application review.