Senior Project Manager

Global University Systems

Senior Project Manager leading the delivery of capital projects across diverse higher-education estates. Overseeing refurbishments, fit-outs, and strategic property acquisitions for Global University Systems.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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 (desirable).
Professional qualification (e.g., CIBSE, IMechE, IET, RICS, CIOB, APM) or working towards one (desirable).
Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, energy‑efficient design, and net‑zero strategies (desirable).

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Hybrid working
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
Employee Assistance Programme
Refer a Friend Scheme for staff members (T&C's apply)

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Hard Skills & Tools

M&E systemsHVACelectrical systemsfire systemsBMSdata solutionsenergy solutionsdesign coordinationcommissioningtechnical due diligence

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementcommunicationfinancial managementprogramme managementrisk managementprocurement managementcontract managementquality assurancesustainability best practicesoperational readiness

Certifications

CIBSEIMechEIETRICSCIOBAPM