Senior FM Project Manager (FM Workstreams – Hard & Soft)

University of the Arts London is seeking to appoint at Senior FM Project Manager to lead the facilities management mobilisation of its new campus developments for the London College of Fashion and London College of Communication.

University of the Arts London (www.arts.ac.uk) is a hotbed of creativity, innovation and invention across the knowledge economy. Drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts UAL is hugely international, with a reputation that attracts over 18,000 students from over 130 countries, creating a vibrant, multi-cultural community environment.

We are in the midst of delivering two major projects that will provide new world-class campuses for the London College of Fashion (at Stratford) and the London College of Communication (at Elephant and Castle) respectively.  Initially focused on the Stratford project, the Senior FM Project Manager role will form an important part of the estates management and major projects delivery teams and will lead in the planning and execution of all Facilities Management workstreams. The post holder will be required to work closely with UAL and College stakeholders to ensure a joined-up approach to building operational readiness and relocation management, ensuring that the building is safe, compliant, fully operational and ready to be occupied by our staff and students in September 2023.

We are seeking an individual with relevant experience in a project management role with responsibility for leading hard and soft FM workstreams, from design into service and operation on major building projects.  You will have strong experience in developing operational management strategies for major new building developments and track record of developing strategies for the mobilisation of technically complex building systems. Excellent stakeholder management skills are essential, as the Senior FM Project Manager will need to work collaboratively, yet in a result-focused manner with UAL, LCF and LCC colleagues.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the world foremost specialist educators in the field of arts and design, and to be part of a team responsible for the delivery of truly world class new buildings.  The candidate brochure can be viewed at https://online.flippingbook.com/view/118385334/

UAL offers generous leave, an excellent defined benefit pension scheme and a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity.

For a confidential discussion and /or the candidate brochure, please contact our retained advisor Michael Hewlett (michael.hewlett@mrgpeople.co.uk) at MRG on 0203 962 9900 or 07972579938.  Applications should consist of a CV and Covering Letter and should be sent to michael.hewlett@mrgpeople.co.uk

Closing date:        Sunday 5^th December 2021

University of the Arts London aims to be an equal opportunities employer embracing diversity in all areas of activity.