Reporting to the Director of Estates and Capital Development, you will provide senior leadership for the planning, governance and delivery assurance of Aston’s capital projects programme. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, to quality, and within agreed time and cost parameters, while supporting Aston 2030, the Estates Strategy, statutory obligations and the long-term needs of the University.

This is a significant client-side role with influence across the University. You will strengthen programme controls, gateway assurance, risk and change management, governance reporting, consultant and contractor management, procurement coordination, contract administration and project handover. You will set clear standards for internal and external delivery resources, reduce ambiguity in project responsibilities, and ensure consultants and contractors are managed effectively.

You will bring significant senior experience of managing a capital projects programme or portfolio, with evidence of delivering complex projects to time, cost and quality. You will have strong commercial judgement, experience of public sector or similarly regulated procurement environments, and a sound understanding of contract management, health and safety, statutory compliance, quality assurance and whole-life value.

We are looking for someone who can set direction, build confidence, improve delivery maturity and develop a capable team through clear standards, disciplined reporting and constructive scrutiny. You will be an excellent communicator, able to produce high-quality reports for senior stakeholders and committees, and turn complex delivery issues into clear recommendations and actions.

This is an opportunity to shape a more professional, transparent and effective capital delivery function at a pivotal point in Aston’s estate development.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Hybrid working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home depending on the activity. Further information on hybrid working can be found here.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family-friendly policies.
• On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. 

Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting.

See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Closing Date: 28 Jun 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £58,225 to £87,971 per annum