The post holder will have senior specialist estates planning/development expertise and be responsible for the effective development, management and coordination of the University’s sponsored City Deals Projects. This role will be focused on the successful delivery of projects being delivered under the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) Programme, sponsored, and being delivered by Queen’s University.
The role will involve acting as the Estates Programme Manager for AMIC, Momentum One Zero (M1.0) and IREACH, from various RIBA stages, as applicable), including all related contractor procurement activities, and working alongside and managing the Estates Project Managers for each of the projects AMIC, M1.0 & iREACH Health together with diverse teams of external consultants, contractors and others to effect strong programme
and project delivery.
AMIC (Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre), a £98m project, will provide a 10,500m2 state-of-the- art facility at Global Point in Newtownabbey, giving advanced manufacturing and engineering businesses access to the very latest technology, specialist equipment and expertise. Currently at Stage 5 on site.
M1.0, a £65m project, substantially increasing both the volume and range of digital innovation taking place and developing skills to meet industry needs. Significantly expanding facilities at the Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT) in the Titanic Quarter. Currently at Stage 4, contractor procurement at ITT stage.
iREACH Health (Institute of Research Excellence for Advanced Clinical Healthcare), an investment of £64m, an NHS, industry, and research facility, based partly at Belfast City Hospital. Currently concluding Stage 4.
About the person:
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.
Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
What we offer:
Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-and-benefits/
Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.
For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit www.qub.ac.uk/diversity.
Candidate Information
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