Capital Projects Development Manager

**Please note that this is a re-advertisement and previous applicants need not
apply.**





Are you an experienced Capital Projects Manager ready to lead a portfolio of
high-value projects in one of the world's leading universities?





This is your chance to join the University of Oxford as a **Capital Projects
Development Manager** to play a key role in delivering a diverse and ground-
breaking portfolio, including everything from cutting-edge research facilities
to innovative teaching spaces.





**About the Role**





Responsible for the management of the University of Oxford capital programme
of approximately £2B over ten years, Estates Services Capital Projects has an
exciting opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic professional who is
looking for a challenging and rewarding role as a Capital Projects Development
Manager. The post holder will hold responsibility for the delivery of a
specific portfolio of projects for the Medical Sciences Division (MSD), the
portfolio is large and diverse, with a value in excess of £250m presently on
going, and projects spanning simple office refurbishments and complex and
technically advanced new research and teaching facilities.





Accountable to senior University Officers the principal responsibility will be
to lead on the management, monitoring and coordination of the MSD capital
project programme, coordinating elements of the programme as well as project
and design teams. The post holder will ensure the efficient, timely and
correct delivery of projects, which meet the business needs and requirements
of the division and stakeholders, and in accordance with relative legislation
and University governance.





Additional responsibilities will include acting as Client Representative
and/or Project Manager for one or more elements of the MSD capital projects
portfolio, specifically those pertaining to brief definition and project early
incubation stages, or post completion during closure stages, as well as the
delivery of Estates Services Capital Projects initiatives.





**What We Offer:**





* 30 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)


* Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance


* Extensive personal and professional development opportunities


* Excellent contributory pension scheme


* Subsidised sports centre membership and cycle loan scheme


* Supportive childcare services and generous family leave




**About You**





The post holder will have demonstrable relevant experience of coordinating a
complex capital project portfolio and a broad professional client or project
management orientated understanding of the delivery of a range of projects
from relatively simple projects to complex refurbishment and new build
laboratory projects.





**Essential Criteria include:**





* Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.


* Professional qualification in construction or business management.


* Membership of a relevant professional body.


* Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.


* Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.


* Experience in preparing committee papers and reports.




**Desirable Criteria:**





* Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2).


* Experience within the Higher Education or NHS sector.


* Line management and team leadership experience.




**How to apply**





To apply for this position, please submit the following documents as part of
your online application:





* Covering letter / supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role as set out in the job description


* Curriculum vitae (CV)


* Contact details of two referees (only contacted if you are successful)




Only applications received before 4pm on **Friday, 3 January 2025** can be
considered.





Interviews (which will include a short presentation) will take place in person
on **Friday, 17 January 2025**. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted on 10
January 2025.