- Capital Projects Manager – Bradfield, Berkshire
- £50,000 – £55,000
Bradfield College is recruiting a Capital Projects Manager to deliver capital construction and refurbishment projects across the College and St Andrew’s School. The postholder will coordinate projects from inception to completion, manage day-to-day site activities, produce simple drawings and specifications and advise on building standards and regulations. The role will also deputise for the Lead Capital Projects Manager when required.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse estate including historic buildings, modern educational facilities, residential accommodation, sports infrastructure and commercially operated assets.
Role & Responsibilities of the Capital Project Manager:
- Review project designs against briefs and College standards; provide feedback to consultants and attend design team meetings.
- Coordinate external consultant teams, obtain quotes for specialist consultants and surveys, and organise enabling works
- Foster relationships with Estates, Health & Safety, IT and other departments to secure design input and resources.
- Arrange pre-start meetings, co-ordinate site activities with ongoing College operations and act as day-to-day contact for contractors and consultants.
- Monitor contractor progress and project budgets within delegated limits; prepare status updates for the Infrastructure Programme Board.
Skills & Experience
- Project Management qualification desirable or equivalent relevant experience
- Building Surveying, RICS or building services engineering qualification highly desirable or equivalent relevant experience.
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience specifying and delivering construction projects from inception to post occupation, on time and on budget.
- Experience managing contractors/sub-contractors and delivering projects in an operational environment (educational experience advantageous).
- Experience of AutoCAD for producing drawings would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of building and construction legislation, building regulations, planning regulations and CDM/health & safety requirements
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Salary & Benefits
- £50,000 – £55,000 base salary
- Contributory workplace pension scheme and life cover
- Subsidised membership of the College Sports Centre and Golf Club
- Professional development and training
- BHSF Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme and Electric Vehicle scheme
- Free parking and lunch provided when the College kitchens are open
To Apply
Property Partners Recruitment are retained on an exclusive basis, for further information, please contact Andrew Lambert on 07568 490452 | andy@pp-recruitment.com or Apply Now.
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