Project Manager – Defects and Remediation Works
c. £70,000 p.a. plus generous bonus and benefits package
National portfolio
University Partnerships Programme (UPP), the leading infrastructure and services partner to UK Universities, is seeking to recruit a Project Manager to lead defects and remediation projects.
UPP is the UK’s leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation infrastructure, operating over 35,000 rooms in partnership with 15 world-leading universities across the UK. At UPP we have a proud history of leading innovation in campus accommodation, working with world-leading architects to build or redevelop highly sustainable student accommodation that meets Passivhaus, BREEAM and WELL standards.
UPP is seeking to make the crucial appointment to the role of Project Manager within our Asset Management business unit. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, this role will lead on the successful delivery of the defect management from construction completion and into the full operational phase of projects across the UPP portfolio. This will include closing out defects during and after the 12-month defects liability period and subsequently, active progression of latent defects including identification, analysis, management, and resolution before the expiry of the 12-year contractual limitation period.
The successful candidate will possess a proven track record of working on the post-construction stages of large-scale construction projects married with a strong technical and commercial understanding of post-construction defect management, aftercare and contractual obligations. A technical understanding of how design & build is administered would be advantageous, as would experience of working on design, build, finance, operate projects.
You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of personal and professional credibility, as a key aspect of the role is the capability to work successfully with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. The role calls for an individual who is proactive and that would relish the chance to work across a national estate portfolio.
This is an exciting time to join a commercially focused, high performing, customer and results oriented organisation that operates with energy, pace and passion – and a to play a key role ensuring that UPP provides high-quality, industry-leading facilities.
The candidate brochure can be viewed at https://online.flippingbook.com/view/900511011/
UPP is an inclusive and flexible employer that offers excellent employee benefits in addition to competitive base salaries and performance bonus. Benefits include private healthcare, pension, life assurance, cycle to work scheme and 29 days holiday plus bank holidays: as well as access to our UPP Rewards portal, offering discounts from a variety of retailers, restaurants gyms and more.
For a confidential discussion please contact our retained advisors Nick Coppard nick.coppard@mrgglobal.com / 07896079495). Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter and should be sent to nick.coppard@mrgglobal.com.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 15th September 2024.
UPP welcomes all applications and recognises the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners.
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