Student Roost - Project Manager

Student Roost - Project Manager

CAPITAL PROJECTS RECRUITMENT CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK Project Manager Candidate Information Pack

About Us We’re Student Roost. An owner and operator of purpose-built student accommodation across the UK.

We’re not quite the new kids on the block, having already created a portfolio of over 10,000 beds and ambition to double that in the near future; but we’re at the very beginning of building our brand, our culture and our DNA. That makes it an exciting time to join us. We can’t tell you too much about ‘who we are’, because we’re building the very team that will help us do that. What we can tell you, is that already we’re made up of really good people and we’re a business who will endeavour always to do the right thing, in the right way – truly putting students’ experience, welfare and safety at the top of our agenda. We’ve all heard ‘if you build it…they will come’; we believe if you build it right, they will stay: that goes for both our customers and our people. We want to be a stable, welcoming and safe backdrop to our customer’s entire time at University, giving them one less thing to worry about. And for our people, we all spend more time at work than we do with our loved ones, we think it’s only right that you do that in an organisation, environment and a team that you love being a part of.

While most of the buildings we have acquired were operated “competently” by third-party providers there was scope to improve the management. We saw the opportunity to offer a more inspirational customer-led and focused approach to deliver fantastic student welfare and experience in a safe, secure environment and make it a genuine home away from home. An example is our Hollis Croft development in Sheffield where we provide students with theatres, a cinema room, study rooms, relaxation areas and recreation areas. We’re big on retention, both of our customers and our people. We offer brilliantly located properties in major University towns and cities, well-priced and equipped with all the amenities and services our customers need to thrive whilst at University. We’re big on our people too; providing welcoming work environments, interesting roles and a raft of opportunities. We’re putting major efforts into building a brand and an organisation that people want to work for and we’re excited about sharing some of our great work in the coming months.

Nathan Goddard Chief Executive Officer

Our Locations:

Liverpool Nottingham Newcastle Aberdeen Southampton

Wrexham Sheffield

Birmingham

York

Glasgow

Edinburgh Bournemouth

Bath

Swansea Leicester

Chester Belfast

Durham

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WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible tenancy lengths • Each site facilities have been tailored to the environment • Our rooms range from ensuite to studio and apartments • Excellent Customer Service • A home from home

Culture, Values & Behaviours You won’t find our values plastered across our walls, or our Team Members reciting them like a morning call; you won’t find a 100-page booklet detailing how we expect our Team Members to behave and you most certainly won’t find carbon-copy Team Members. Culture is how we work together to deliver a service to our customers, a meaningful career for our people and returns for our investors. It’s every single conversation we have internally and with our customers, parents, universities; it’s every piece of work we deliver, every person we hire, every supplier we pay, every room we sell, every new property we develop. Our values are delivered and not just displayed - It’s one thing to put our values on show; we’d rather put our people on show – that’s how we best demonstrate the values and behaviours here.

High Support – High Challenge

Reward what’s right

Freedom in a Framework

Lift

People over Policy

Base Camp

MORE ON VALUES

Let’s start with what they’re not…

They’re not a vinyl or fancy artwork on the wall. They’re not a banner on a website, nor a stick to beat Team Members with. They’re not delivered for you or handed over and they’re never an excuse.

Our values are the things we value here. The things that are important to us and the things we pursue and protect.

Authenticity

Decency

Integrity

Humility

Curiosity

Perceptive

Communication

Courage

Influence

Job Description Post Title:

Project Manager

Mode:

Full time

ESTATES This position requires the management or supervision of Estates specialist sub – contractors. The post holder is expected to support and deliver the Student Roosts objectives and values, conform to policies and procedures, and will set standards of high professional conduct for their team and support the core values of the service to ensure: • Customer satisfaction • High quality design standards and buildings operations

• High quality facilities maintenance and services • Safety and security of students, staff and property • Environmental protection and sustainability

• SMART systems both for Estates and the wider property portfolio The post will contribute to and support Estates in the key areas of: • Daily operation of the properties • Project planning meetings as required • People management • Control of financial and other resources

• Performance measurement and continuous improvement • Effective partnerships within Estates and the Property portfolio Job Description Purpose To procure, oversee and supervise building works carried out within Student Roost owned and leased properties by contractors and/or in house workforce. Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. Ensures all building work is carried out in accordance with statutory regulations, contract conditions and the Health and Safety at Work Act. 2. Supervises and prioritises Building, M&E works being carried out for Student Roost by contractors and/or in house workforce. 3. Records the progress of works and prepares management reports on a weekly basis.

4. Ensures acceptable standard and quality of work and implements any necessary remedial action to meet the interpretation of the contract. 5. Records work measurement and material usage on site. 6. Maintains a diary of contracts in progress; recording the weather conditions and other matters which may have consequences on contracts. 7. Issues site Instructions in accordance with the contract conditions as may be required. 8. Ensures that all tools and equipment are in a safe working condition. 9. Surveys and pre-inspects buildings and prepares schedules, details and drawings to be used in contract preparation, forward planning and budget forecasts, together with any other relevant information. 10. Maintains regular liaison with customers, contractors and management monitoring progress against the programme. Establishes good quality communication places to manage sensitive works. 11. Contributes to the preparation of valuations, costing’s and final accounts within the department as and when necessary. 12. Monitors final and practical completion of work ensuring contractors correct defects as notified, certifying as appropriate when satisfied. 13. Carry’s out and keeps up to date Building Condition Surveys and considers lifecycle costing across the property portfolio. AND such other duties as are within the scope and spirit of the job title, purpose, and it’s grading. Supervision Received The post holder reports directly to Head of Technical Services Supervision Given None Contacts All Student Roost staff Contractors and Consultants Regulatory and Statutory authorities.

Person Specification

ATTRIBUTES

ESSENTIAL

ADVANTAGEOUS

Degree in Building Surveying or Project Management.

Chartered Status.

Education/ Qualifications

Project Management Qualification.

Membership of RICS.

Application of current Building Regulations & Statutory requirements. Experience of writing written specifications and obtaining competitive quotations.

Work in the Accommodation sector and understanding of building operations.

Experience (Paid and Unpaid)

M&E building services understanding.

Experience of both refurbishment and new build projects.

Experience of working to, and meeting budgets and programmes, circa £5m per annum. Extensive knowledge of building fabric, drainage, windows, doors and roof systems.

Effective management of contractors.

Extensive knowledge of building fabric fault diagnostic methods.

Condition and Asset management reporting and development of PPM programmes.

Experience of dealing with Asbestos and COSHH.

ATTRIBUTES

ESSENTIAL

ADVANTAGEOUS

Ability to produce Building layout drawings on AutoCAD.

Ability to use Microsoft Project, Outlook, Word and Excel.

Job-related skills/ Aptitudes

In-Depth knowledge of current Building Regulations.

Knowledge of industry performance measures and experience of their use.

Working knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation and Practice.

Knowledge of CDM regulations and how to operate safely within them.

Structured approach to problem solving.

Ability to write detailed specifications and project programmes.

Driven to achieve best value.

Keep up to date with the latest technology and access new technology for environmental and energy saving impact.

Effective Building and Project Management skills.

Effective communication skills in oral and written format with both colleagues and clients. Courteous, self-motivated, excellent multi discipline and team working skills.

Interpersonal Skills

Other Requirements

To arrange a confidential conversation to discuss the opportunity in more depth, please contact Nicholas Coppard of The Management Recruitment Group on 020 3962 9900.

The salary on offer for this role is Up to £60,000 plus; • 5+5% pension

• Eligible to join PMI scheme (once in place) • 25 + 8 days annual leave, plus birthday off Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (of not more than 4 pages) and a covering letter (of not more than 2 pages). Applications should be sent to

[email protected]. The closing date for applications is Sunday 22nd July 2018.