Space Planning and Projects Coordinator

Space Planning and Projects Coordinator

London Metropolitan University is seeking to recruit a Space Planning and Projects Coordinator to play a key role within the Estates department.

London Metropolitan University is a striving and ambitious institution committed to transforming the lives of its students through excellent education.  We are committed to making education available to people from all walks of life, creating and advancing social justice, social mobility and access to opportunity and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute to society, culture, public services and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world.

The Space Planning and Projects Coordinator is responsible for supporting a broad range of development and space management projects and initiatives across the London Metropolitan University estates portfolio.  The postholder will support on the effective space management of the portfolio, including the collation, management and reporting of space data as well as undertaking operational and strategic space planning activities.  You will also get the chance to support and lead on project delivery, including taking lead responsibility for the delivery of minor works projects such as moves, refurbishments and fit-outs typically up to £75k in value.

The successful candidate will have experience in a design, space planning or minor works project management role in an estates or FM environment.  Experience of delivery projects in a live, high-footfall and dynamic environment would be advantageous, as is a high degree of capability in the use of IT systems including AutoCAD software.

We are seeking an individual with a highly motivated and proactive disposition and the interpersonal and communication skills to operate successfully with a diverse range of stakeholder groups.  The role would suit an individual from a design or space planning background that is seeking to develop their project delivery skills across a broad portfolio of projects, with a view to moving into a more senior space management or project management role.

We are seeking to attract a diverse field of candidates and welcome applications for flexible working.  The Candidate Brief can be viewed at https://online.flippingbook.com/view/701858465/

To arrange a confidential briefing discussion to learn more please contact our retained search advisors Ben Duffill (ben.duffill@mrgpeople.co.uk) and Nick Coppard (nicholas.coppard@mrgpeople.co.uk) on 0203 962 9900.  Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter and can be sent to ben.duffill@mrgpeople.co.uk and nicholas.coppard@mrgpeople.co.uk.

Closing date for applications is 24^th October 2021.

Championing equity and inclusion lies at the heart of everything we do here at London Metropolitan University.  Read more about our diverse community and our commitments to inclusion and equality at: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/equality-and-diversity/