Senior Project Manager

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Salary to £70,000 plus excellent benefits including hybrid working pattern

The University of Bath is seeking to appoint a Senior Project Manager to play a leading role in the delivery of an ambitious £750 million capital programme.

The University of Bath was founded in 1966 and is known for its strengths in the fields of engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, and management. The university is consistently ranked highly both nationally and internationally, and was named ‘University of the Year’ by The Times and Sunday Times ‘Good University Guide’ 2023.

With a student population of over 20,000 and nearly 4,000 staff, the University has a picturesque campus which includes a mix of modern and historic buildings, as well as green spaces, a residential portfolio of 6,400 bedspaces and world‑class sports facilities. In the last decade, we have invested over £450 million in our campus—this includes new accommodation, academic buildings, and sports facilities such as the Olympic Legacy swimming pool.

As Senior Project Manager you will lead the delivery of a range of capital projects, with budgets up to £150 million across our diverse estate, from our original accommodation and facilities through to new campus upgrades.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Proven success in delivering multiple complex capital projects from inception through to design, construction and mobilisation
• Understanding of construction forms of contract
• Experience in procuring, contracting, and managing workloads for both internal and external teams.
• Demonstrable success in leading external consultants and contractors to achieve project goals.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high‑profile, complex programme that will shape the future of the University of Bath. You'll be at the forefront of a transformative initiative, working with cutting‑edge construction techniques, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and driving meaningful change across the institution. If you thrive on challenge, enjoy solving complex problems, and want to make a lasting impact on a world‑class university campus, this role offers the perfect platform to do so.

For further information, you can view the candidate brochure here:
Uni of Bath - Senior Project Manager

To arrange a confidential briefing discussion please contact our retained search advisors Charley McCarthy (c / ) or Nick Coppard ( ).

Applications should consist of a CV and Project List and should be submitted via our website here.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Project Management, Strategy/Planning, and Consulting

• Construction, Business Consulting and Services, and Real Estate

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Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom