Estates Manager (Planning)

Are you passionate about the quality of our built assets and love to get a real sense of achievement from delivering legacy projects?

Do you wish to work on projects that influence and shape our future generations, generate opportunities to change the world and that challenge current thinking whilst supporting new directions in research and learning? Do you want to engage with individuals who wish to impact the needs of society, both locally and globally?

The Queen’s University’s estate is one of its most valuable assets, second only to its staff and students, and it is essential that we provide a high quality sustainable physical environment that is properly managed, ensures value for money, and can support the University’s Corporate Plan objectives.

We, in the Estates Planning Division cover all aspects of project delivery associated with the University’s Capital Programme that enhance the experience of all students and staff. We have over 250 buildings at Queen’s, of which over 100 have Listed Status. We have delivered over £350M of capital delivery projects in the last 10 years with continued substantial commitment projected for the next 10, delivering our sustainable development goals for our community.

If delivering infrastructure that makes a positive difference interests you and you would relish an opportunity to take a leading role in delivering priority projects within the Estate Strategy 2022-2032, then we in Queen’s University Estates Planning need to hear from you.

‘Anticipated interview date: Wednesday 19 October 2022’

At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

• Great terms & conditions
• Pension schemes
• Generous holiday entitlement of 8 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays)
• Given the nature of the role and service the post is primarily campus based however flexible working can be offered in line with business need
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Race) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion please visit:  www.qub.ac.uk/diversity;   www.qub.ac.uk/qgi   and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/  
 

Informal enquiries may be directed to Richard McElnay at [email protected]

For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria please click Candidate Information Below. 

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