Faculty of Science
Technical Resources
Project Lead (Fixed term for 2 years)
Ref: ALC1532
Salary on appointment will be £48,149 per annum, with an annual increment up to £55,755 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated Project Lead to join the Technical Services within Faculty of Sciences.
Key duties of the role include professionally project managing and coordinating the faculty’s input into designing and delivering the Campus Development Programme Phase 1 project, working effectively with colleagues within the Faculty of Science, external project managers, consultants and Estates Facilities division and the wider university community.
In this role, you’ll prepare and deliver the implementation plan for moving equipment and activities from existing research facilities into state-of-the-art STEM research laboratories.
You will need a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field and/or substantial recent experience working in a comparable role, along with experience of taking a lead role in a project team and managing budgets.
You’ll have experience of working effectively with external organisations and demonstrable experience in construction projects or teams in a ‘live’ environment. With extensive knowledge of Health and Safety management within laboratories, you’ll also have excellent interpersonal and report writing skills.
This full-time post is available from 28 April 2025 on a fixed term basis for a period of 2 years.
We strongly encourage applicants from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnicity backgrounds and welcome applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 12 March 2025
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