Job Description

Ref Number

B28-00041

Professional Expertise

Estates, Facilities, Accommodation and Safety

Department

Finance, Commercial and Estates (B28)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

77,000+

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

21-May-2025

About us

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University College London (UCL) is ranked 9th in the QS World University Rankings and was UK University of the Year 2024 (The Times and Sunday Times. We are also the second largest University in the UK and ranked second in the UK for research power. We have over 440k alumni in 190 countries and lead the field in a wide range of academic disciplines.



The UCL Estate comprises over 240 buildings, more than 6.5 million square feet of academic accommodation and around 4500 owned student bedrooms. The location, scale, variety and complexity of the estate are unparalleled in the sector, including world-leading research, teaching, offices and student accommodation.



Together, Campus Experience and Infrastructure and Estates Development (CE&I and ED) is responsible for managing all aspects of the UCL Estate from the strategic to the operational, including property asset management, master-planning, capital projects and seamless end to end operational support. From providing student accommodation, security and catering, to delivering an estates masterplan and all forms of capital projects in a sustainable manner. We are a collective of technical professionals who work together to deliver a resilient, functional, and vibrant estate.

About the role

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We are seeking an Assistant Director (Major Projects) to join our Estates team in a key leadership role.



The Capital Projects Programme team is responsible for managing the delivery of all capital works across the UCL Estate, from inception through to operational phases. This includes new builds, refurbishment, adaptation, as well as infrastructure and public realm works. Our projects are bespoke facilities designed and constructed to industry-leading standards.



The AD (Major Projects) will be responsible for leading the completion of several key projects currently in delivery, as well as bringing forward pipeline projects within the portfolio.



Major projects currently in delivery within the Capital Programme include;


Project Oriel, the new 500m Moorfields Eye Hospital JV with our Institute of Ophthalmology The Institute of Neurology, Dementia Research Institute (ION-DRI), a 300m a new landmark facility at 256 Grays Inn Road. Bloomsbury Heat and Power Network Grays Inn Road masterplan, future phases UCL East Masterplan, future phases

In this role, you will be responsible for working with stakeholders and project partners developing and delivering projects, with the support of your consultant and project management staff who will work under your guidance to deliver projects across the UCL Estate.

About you

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You will be an experienced professional with a formal qualification in an engineering or construction discipline, supported by degree-level education or a qualification to meet PAS8673, and membership in a relevant professional body. With expertise across the built environment lifecycle, you provide strategic and technical advice at a senior level and have a proven track record in leading major capital projects in complex urban settings.



A skilled people leader, you excel in managing high-performing teams and fostering a proactive safety culture. Your strengths include strategic planning, procurement, contract management, and delivering innovative outcomes in areas such as safety, sustainability, and inclusivity.



With exceptional communication and leadership skills, coupled with a collaborative approach and strong technical expertise, you are adept at delivering results in challenging, high-profile environments.

What we offer

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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:


41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)

Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

On-Site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.



We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.



These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.



You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/