Head of Construction and Project Delivery
The Wellcome Genome Campus is seeking to recruit a Head of Construction and Project Delivery to play a leading role in the transformational development and expansion of its renowned scientific research campus.
The Wellcome Genome Campus is a leading genomic research campus and home to some of the world's foremost institutes and organisations in genomics and computational biology, including the Wellcome Sanger Institute (“Sanger”) and the European Bioinformatics Institute.
In 2020, planning permission was granted to grow the Campus from 125 acres to 440 acres. This includes up to 150,000 sqm of flexible space for R&D, laboratories, offices and other employment uses, 1,500 homes for Campus staff and their families, new community uses and social infrastructure.
Reporting to the WGCL Chief Executive, the Head of Construction and Project Delivery will join with an extraordinary remit to lead the delivery of the construction phases of the Campus expansion, as well as the construction programme for the existing estate portfolio.
We are looking for a candidate with demonstrable industry experience and a proven track record of successfully leading large-scale construction projects and programmes in excess of £100m in value.
The ideal candidate will have a high degree of commercial acumen honed in the construction industry, whilst also being motivated to embrace innovation and the highest standards of construction design quality and sustainability.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills will be hugely important in the role. It will suit an individual that is collaborative, customer-focused, flexible and able to work in a dynamic environment, whilst being driven and delivery-focused.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Consulting and Project Management
* Industries: Construction, Architecture and Planning, and Design Services
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