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About the Role

The Senior Project Manager will lead the delivery of capital projects across a diverse higher-education estate, covering refurbishments, fit-outs, new space development, and strategic property acquisitions. The role requires strong technical capability across construction and mechanical & electrical (M&E) systems, ensuring projects are safe, compliant, efficient, and aligned with institutional growth plans. The postholder will manage projects from feasibility and test fits through procurement, delivery, commissioning, and handover.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of capital projects (refurbishments, new builds, specialist spaces), with full oversight of M&E systems (HVAC, electrical, fire, BMS, data and energy solutions).
Manage design coordination, commissioning, and handover, ensuring compliance, quality, sustainability, and operational readiness.
Support property acquisitions, undertaking technical due diligence, feasibility assessments, and advising on building services and risk.
Oversee procurement and contract management, including tendering, supplier selection, and delivery against JCT/NEC frameworks.
Act as a key stakeholder interface, providing programme reporting, financial tracking, and risk management while ensuring alignment to strategic and operational objectives.
Drive compliance, safety, and sustainability best practice, maintaining robust documentation and asset data throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Proven experience delivering capital projects, refurbishments, and fit-outs with significant M&E components.
Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, building services design, and statutory compliance.
Experience managing commissioning, testing, and handover of M&E systems.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and reports.
Demonstrable procurement and contract management experience.
Strong financial and programme management skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Experience in higher education, public sector, or complex multi-site estates.
Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, energy-efficient design, and net-zero strategies.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical systems
Building services design
Statutory compliance
Commissioning
Testing
Handover of M&E systems
Technical drawing interpretation
Specification interpretation
Report interpretation
Procurement
Contract management
Financial management
Programme management
Communication
Stakeholder management
Sustainability frameworks
Energy-efficient design
Net-zero strategies

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid working

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Professional qualification (e.g., CIBSE, IMechE, IET, RICS, CIOB, APM) or working towards one.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Contributory Pension Scheme (5% personal contribution & 3% Company contribution)
Private Medical Insurance (T&C's apply)
Season Ticket Loan (T&C's apply)
Eye Care Vouchers
Training & Development opportunities (T&C's apply)
Staff Discount Scheme via My Rewards Hub
Employee Assistance Programme
Refer a Friend Scheme for staff members (T&C's apply)

About the Company

Global University Systems (GUS) is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education.
We believe education drives careers, lives, and society forward, enabling a brighter and more sustainable future for all.
Our institutions offer the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible and digital-first learning.
We offer a choice of career-enhancing certificates, degrees and post-graduate level qualifications, equipping our thriving multi-national community of students for lifelong success.
Our world-leading network and state-of-the-art institutions power the upskilling of our students worldwide.

Equal Opportunity

GUS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.