Senior Project Manager Asset Management

An initial 6 month Assigment starting in January ideal for a proven Senior Project Manager with leadership experience in a relevent field (Construction Mgmt, Architecture, Building Surveying, Engineering). You will have advanced knowledge of legislation and H&S requirements and a strong technical ability supported by extensive hands-on delivery.
The Senior Project Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership within the Asset management Projects (AMP ) team, with responsibility for overseeing the delivery, governance and continuous improvement of a portfolio of construction and minor works projects across the University estate.
The role combines hands-on technical management for complex or high‑risk projects with leadership responsibility for a team of PMs and Assistants PM, ensuring consistent standards in safety, compliance, cost control, stakeholder engagement and delivery performance.
The postholder will act as a senior client representative, trusted advisor and escalation point for campus stakeholders, consultants and contractors, embedding the Fit for King's culture and supporting the broader Asset Management & Engineering strategy.

People Management

· Line management responsibility for direct reports. Manage the performance, development, conduct, and absences of staff aligned with all University's HR policies and processes.

· Escalate significant issues to senior leadership as appropriate.

· Allocate work effectively across the team, ensuring tasks align with individual strengths while providing opportunities for growth and development.

· Maintain a “one team” approach through regular meetings, open communication, and a visible leadership presence on site, particularly during key phases of construction activity.
Project Management

· Lead and support the governance, prioritisation, allocation and delivery of construction and minor works projects across the team, providing clear technical leadership and assurance on standards, methodology and outcomes.

· Provide hands‑on construction project management throughout the full project lifecycle to larger/more complex projects.

· Lead and support the governance, prioritisation, allocation and delivery of construction and minor works projects across the team, providing clear technical leadership and assurance.

· Apply strong practical construction knowledge to assess buildability, manage sequencing and phasing of works in live environments, and resolve technical and construction issues on site.

· Lead early‑stage project assessments, including feasibility, option appraisal and resource planning, using construction expertise to inform scope, programme and delivery strategy.

· Assist in the preparation of budget estimates, cost plans and funding proposals, and maintain commercial oversight throughout delivery and at project close‑out.

· Oversee the appointment and management of contractors and consultants, including involvement in interviews, tender evaluations, contract preparation and payment processing in line with University policies.

· Ensure statutory compliance and strong Health & Safety management across all projects, in accordance with the Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, relevant Codes of Practice and internal procedures.

· Promote collaborative and professional working relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants and contractors, leading by example.

· Maintain accurate and accessible project documentation to support effective delivery, audit and post‑completion review.

· Review and coordinate monthly project reporting, identifying key technical, commercial and delivery risks and issues.
Escalate significant risks or issues appropriately, ensuring timely, clear and proportionate communication with…