Head of Project Management (Estate Development)

The University of Leicester is seeking to appoint a Head of Project Management to lead the delivery of a diverse and ambitious portfolio of capital projects across the University’s estate.The University of Leicester is a global leader in education and research, committed to innovation and excellence. Our estate spans 95 hectares and includes over 110 non-residential buildings and 191 residential properties, with the majority of academic facilities located on our main campus to the south of Leicester city centre.The Head of Project Management within Estates and Campus Services will provide strategic leadership and high-quality client-focused project management across a wide range of capital projects. Acting as Deputy to the Assistant Director of Estates (Projects and Planning), you will lead the Projects Team in planning, implementing, and delivering a programme of projects valued up to £20m annually. These projects will vary in complexity and scale, including highly serviced infrastructure refurbishments, long-term maintenance programmes, and carbon and energy reduction initiatives.This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the University's built environment, ensuring projects are well-defined, value-driven, and delivered to the highest standards of quality, budget, and time. You will manage internal and external resources, engage with senior stakeholders, and act as a key advisor on feasibility, risk, and business case development. The role will include line management responsibilities in the development and mentoring of Project Delivery team along with driving continuous improvement for project delivery processes and frameworks.and deputising for the Assistant Director of Estates – Projects and Planning, We are seeking candidates with a proven track record of managing complex capital projects in a client-side or consultant role, ideally with experience on working on a programme of schemes including projects of over £10m in value. You will bring robust technical and commercial expertise in the construction and property sectors, with the ability to oversee all phases of the project lifecycle—from initial brief and feasibility through to procurement, delivery, and handover. You will also have demonstrable experience in leading and coordinating both internal teams and external consultants and contractors, ensuring alignment and accountability across all project stages. The University of Leicester offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, and a strong commitment to your professional development. Further details about the University, the role, benefits, and the application process can be viewed via the candidate briefing pack here.Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role. Please send applications to nick.coppard@The closing date for applications is 5th October 2025.Interviews will be held w/c 20th October. We believe that equality, diversity and inclusion is integral to a successful modern workplace. By developing and implementing policies and systems that challenge stereotypes across all aspects of our work, we have a culture that recognises and values the diverse contributions of our staff which benefits . Our strong values of inclusivity and equality support our efforts to attract a diverse range of high quality staff and students, and identify our University as a progressive and innovative workplace that mainstreams equality, diversity and inclusion.

Created: 2025-09-11