Project Lead Workplace

Project Lead - Workplace

Reference Number: JR250221

Location: Hybrid working - home and our office based near London Bridge

Working Pattern: Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles: 1

Salary: 70000 - 78000 per annum

We are looking for a Project Lead to join our team.

You will be responsible for the delivery of all workplace building and facilities-related projects across the UK estate. This includes major capital works small FM and lifecycle projects planned and reactive repairs and H&S-driven works.

Operating as a central delivery expert the Projects Lead ensures that all works are scoped procured and delivered to meet time cost quality and compliance requirements. The role has a strong focus on budget planning forecasting business case preparation and in-year financial tracking and works within established procurement guidelines to ensure value for money.

You will work in close partnership with Business Leads the Workplace leads wider enabling partners (e.g. Finance HR Tech Legal Procurement Student Experience) to ensure alignment with central policies sustainability goals and operational needs.

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• Degree or equivalent in construction engineering architecture or project management.

• Extensive experience delivering capital works and FM-related projects in operational environments.

• Strong knowledge of CDM H&S and UK building regulations.

• Proven track record of managing budgets business cases and procurement processes.

• Experience working with multidisciplinary delivery teams and external contractors.

• Project management qualification desirable.

• Membership of RICS CIOB or equivalent professional body advantageous.

What we do

Kaplan International a division of Kaplan Inc. is a leading for-profit company in the field of international education which offers Higher education programmes for students in the UK USA Australia Singapore and Hong Kong English language courses across locations in UK Ireland USA Canada Australia and New Zealand and vocational training for financial services sector in Australia. We welcome students from more than 100 countries around the world. Kaplan Inc. is owned by Graham Holdings (NYSE: GHC) To find out more about us and our different business areas please visit .

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary hybrid/home working where possible and paths for career progression we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave*

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity Adoption Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

• Medicash Health Cash Plan

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply

Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 11pm on 12th October 2025. Note we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Application Support

If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team .

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments

At Kaplan International we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age disability sex sexual orientation gender reassignment or identity pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

Following the submission of an application applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.

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