Head of Construction Assurance

2 months ago

Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

**Job no**: 526371
**Work type**: full time
**Location**: Sydney, NSW
**Categories**: Estate / Facilities Management
- Employment Type: Full time, continuing
- Remuneration: Competitive total package
- Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid working model)

**About UNSW**

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. We aspire to be Australia’s global university, improving and transforming lives through excellence in research, outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society. Estate Management (EM) provides a range of services and advice to all Faculties and Divisions on the Kensington campus as well as the sub-campuses.

**About the Role**

The Head of Construction Assurance is responsible for advising on large scale, multi-million-dollar, complex property projects. In addition, they will head up construction assurance and related functions across Estate Management's capital works program. The role reports to the Director - Design, Delivery & Development and has no direct reports. The successful applicant will possess and have experience in:

- Provide strategic advice on large scale projects in conjunction with the Directors of Asset Management and Design, Delivery and Development to the University Executives, including submissions through to Vice-Chancellor, Finance and Strategy Committee, Risk Management Committee and UNSW Council as required.
- Support Design, Delivery and Development in the development of multiple major projects, within budget, to program, and to the highest quality standards.
- Across Estate Management, oversee quality assurance for the value management process to ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed standards and short-term cost savings are not made that may adversely affect the sustainable revenue or operation of the estate in the future.
- Ensure robust risk management practices are in place in the portfolio to guarantee the highest level of integrity.
- Ensure a safety culture is integrated into everything we do.
- Work in a collaborative and professional manner to enable Estate Management to support the University to deliver its strategic plan.
- Provide advice on preparation of feasibility studies, complex financial models, and funding requests for projects, and the ongoing monitoring and corrective actions to optimize UNSW’s development position.
- Advise on the capital program and project planning including initiation documentation, development management and delivery strategies to facilitate successful project implementation.
- As required, review financial positions of major projects including forecasting, budgeting, commercial considerations and project reporting.

**About You**
- Proven experience in the development of major projects both in planning and delivery, to achieve the client’s cost, value, time and quality objectives which includes a variety of building forms and usage types, office and high density residential.
- Demonstrated experience in the procurement of large-scale construction contracts including an awareness of alternative contract forms and demonstrated negotiation skills.
- Proven experience in planning and organising complex strategic development and capital investment plans to ensure a coherent and integrated approach to delivery of projects over time.
- Experience of successfully leading a multi-disciplinary team of property professionals, including external consultants and delivery partners across a comparable diverse and complex estate.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- High level negotiation and problem-solving skills and capacity to exercise initiative, flexibility and proactivity.
- Excellent management skills and the ability positively influence project teams, including the ability to manage difficult and sensitive issues.

**For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description**

**How to Apply**: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the **job description**) before **Monday 30 September by 11:55pm.
**UNSW Benefits and Culture**:People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
- Career development opportunities
- Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
- Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

**Job queries contact**:Tai James, Talent Acquisition Consultant
- UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse bac

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