Capital Projects Development Manager, Oxford

Social network you want to login/join with: Capital Projects Development Manager, Oxford District Client: University of Oxford Location: Oxford District, United Kingdom Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Views: 4 Posted: 12.05.2025 Expiry Date: 26.06.2025 Job Description: The University of Oxford is seeking to appoint a Capital Projects Development Manager to lead a portfolio of estate improvement projects valued up to£15m.The University aims to lead the world in research and education for societal benefit, engaging with academic, commercial, and cultural partners globally to stimulate research and innovation with social, policy, and economic impacts. The University’s buildings and estate are vital for academic work and contribute to Oxford’s reputation as a city of learning, heritage, and culture. They enhance the city’s architecture and provide a beautiful environment for visitors, residents, staff, and students.Oxford has an annual estates capital programme of approximately£160 million, with a total programme value up to £1.0 billion. This role involves managing multiple faculties, with responsibility for diverse minor to mid-sized capital projects valued between £100,000 and £15 million. The portfolio includes over 250 projects with an annual expenditure exceeding £30 million.The successful candidate will have proven experience in leading complex estate improvement portfolios, ensuring quality and value for money across diverse projects. Delivery-focused with strong commercial acumen, you will demonstrate a track record of successful project development and delivery. As a Development Manager in a client-side role, you should be skilled in working with delivery partners, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture. Stakeholder management skills are essential due to the extensive internal and external stakeholders involved in project delivery across the Oxford estate.The University offers a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays), hybrid working arrangements, personal and professional development opportunities, an excellent pension scheme, life cover, salary sacrifice options, subsidised sports centre membership, cycle loan schemes, supportive childcare services, and generous family leave policies.Closing date for applications: 2nd June. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 16th June. #J-18808-Ljbffr