Operations Manager

Commercial Manager (Operations) Do you have significant contract and commercial management experience? Do you want to work across a complex and varied range of operational, maintenance and capital initiatives and programmes for a globally recognised University? Estate Services is part of the University of Leeds Facilities Directorate (FD), and it is committed to providing world class facilities and fit-for-purpose high quality buildings across the University’s physical environment. Part of the Commercial Management Team operating across all the Directorate’s activities, you will be committed to the estates Operations and Engineering teams and be responsible for providing and shaping comprehensive commercial contract management services supporting the delivery of in excess of £30m of expenditure across the University estate. A degree in Quantity Surveying (or an equivalent professional qualification) is required as well as being able to demonstrate significant skill in commercial and contract management on complex projects as well as experience with maintenance and facilities management contracts. What we offer in return 25 days holiday plus 15.5 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s over 40 days a year! Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more. Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. And much more! If you are looking for a role that will be challenging but rewarding, apply today: To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Matthew Tidmarsh, Deputy Director – Operations Email: Job ref: FDEST1204 Closing date: 18 October 2021