Building Development Manager
Building Development Manager
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Job Description
Salary: 87000
Closing date: Thursday 15 May 2025
Contract type: Permanent
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science leading policy and advocacy campaigns and building partnerships.
We plan to spend 16bn over the next ten years funding new discoveries in life health and wellbeing and taking on three global health challenges: mental health infectious disease and climate and health.
These challenges need the bold science we support but they wont be solved by science alone.
We are looking for a BuildingDevelopment Director to join our team.
Where in Wellcome will I be working
This role sits within the Facilities Events and Travel team and will be reporting to the Associate Director of that team.
What will I be doing
You will be leading the major capital property development for the upgrade of Wellcomes Londonbased operational property. This role will be the client lead and development subject matter expert. They will ensure the successful delivery of the Programme through the RIBA stages to the required standard of quality within the defined budgets and timescale.
As the Building Development Director you will:
Lead the programme through the design and construction phases (currently at RIBA stage 2)
Implement a soft landings strategy to allow maximum benefits realisation and operational effectiveness in use
Lead the procurement strategy ensuring the necessary consultants and contracts are onboard to deliver the work
Be responsible for project spend and budget management
Lead the Programme through the internal Wellcome governance requirements and change management needs to ensure programme progression minimise operational disruption and facilitate excellent stakeholder management.
Is this job for me
In order to deliver this large transformation programme we are seeking an experienced building development specialist.
We are looking for someone who:
Has demonstrable experience of managing large construction projects in a similar role working client side with complex stakeholders and user multiple insitu user needs
Substantial experience of managing service contracts and managing internal stakeholder expectations
Is comfortable navigating internal governance approvals presenting complex information in an accessible format up to including Board of Governors level.
Has experience of managing complex change programmes associated with construction and building change activity.
To apply please upload your current CV and complete our short application
Interview dates: W/C June 9 2025
You can view the full job description on our website
You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our website
Our Hybrid Way of Working
We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment in which people can perform at their best.
At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office. Given the nature of this role it is likely that at points within the programme site attendance will be required at other times outside of the core hybrid requirements. Typically this will be on Mondays/Fridays and may include occasional weekend working during the construction phase of this project.
Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do
Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair andinclusiveenvironment where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includesmaking adjustmentsfor people who have a disability or longterm visit our websitefor more information on adjustments and accessibility or contact us at.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
