Director of Capital Projects

The University of Salford’s progressive approach has powered our success for 125 years. Our University is primed for growth and today our community encompasses over 26,000 students and 2,800 staff from all around the world. We are bolstered by industry initiatives and innovative research programmes, building a thriving university at the heart of a powerful and connected region.

This is reflected in our bold vision for our Estate. We are creating a transformative and dynamic environment that will seamlessly integrate academic excellence, innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Our Campus Connectivity Plan aspires to create a vibrant and inspiring hub for learning, research, and community engagement, fostering a holistic educational experience for all. Sustainability lies at the heart of this vision and of course it extends beyond physical infrastructure, emphasising the integration of technology to create a digitally connected campus. In turn the University is one of the three Partners in the Crescent Salford Masterplan, a £2.5bn investment in the city.

Reporting to the Chief Infrastructure Officer, your brief will be to deliver the Campus Connectivity Plan, which can also be characterised as a 10 year £600m capital programme. You will lead and develop a combined team of in-house project managers and external consultants formulating, implementing and managing the University’s extensive redevelopment strategy.

You will have a proven track record of delivering significant capital projects and development on time and to budget. Key to your success will be excellent interpersonal skills, a commercial approach and the ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with a diverse variety of internal and external stakeholders.