Unite Foundation
Bristol, Gloucestershire
What You'll Be Doing Lead the successful delivery of property technology projects, from business case through to implementation and handover. Drive capital funded investments (£50k £2m+) and digital initiatives that enhance operational performance and resident experience. Manage projects in live environments, balancing safety, business continuity, stakeholder needs, and delivery excellence. Own project plans, budgets, risks, and governance, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard. Build strong relationships across Property, Operations, Digital, Finance, and external partners to achieve shared goals. Oversee suppliers and contractors, ensuring quality delivery, compliance, and value for money. Turn technology investments into sustainable, operational solutions that deliver long term business value. What We're Looking for in You 12+ months experience in a Project Manager, Junior Project Manager, or Assistant Project Manager role. Experience supporting the delivery of IT infrastructure, construction, or technology enabled projects. Experience working in live, operational, or occupied environments. Experience coordinating suppliers, contractors, and third party delivery partners. Experience contributing to project planning, risk management, governance, and reporting. Ability to manage multiple workstreams with appropriate guidance. Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. MS Planner). Understanding of IT infrastructure (e.g. networks, connectivity, servers, integrated systems). Awareness of construction or estates based delivery environments. Knowledge of the Building Safety Act and its implications for safe, compliant project delivery. Working towards or holding a recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, PMP or equivalent), with a commitment to ongoing development. Pragmatic, delivery focused, and organised approach to work. Strong communicator, comfortable engaging technical and non technical stakeholders. Able to work across technology, construction, and operational teams in complex environments. Calm, resilient, and confident when managing ambiguity, change, and competing priorities. Demonstrated ability to contribute to the safe, on time, and on budget delivery of projects, build strong stakeholder relationships, support the successful embedding of solutions into live operations, and maintain clear governance and reporting to enable effective decision making. About Unite Students Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK's leading provider of purpose built student accommodation. We can be found in 25 leading university towns and cities, with 74,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas. Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn't just what we do but who we are. People make Unite Students. Employees, students and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive. Room for Everyone. We're proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we're passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success, for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what's right, keeping US safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us.
What You'll Be Doing Lead the successful delivery of property technology projects, from business case through to implementation and handover. Drive capital funded investments (£50k £2m+) and digital initiatives that enhance operational performance and resident experience. Manage projects in live environments, balancing safety, business continuity, stakeholder needs, and delivery excellence. Own project plans, budgets, risks, and governance, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard. Build strong relationships across Property, Operations, Digital, Finance, and external partners to achieve shared goals. Oversee suppliers and contractors, ensuring quality delivery, compliance, and value for money. Turn technology investments into sustainable, operational solutions that deliver long term business value. What We're Looking for in You 12+ months experience in a Project Manager, Junior Project Manager, or Assistant Project Manager role. Experience supporting the delivery of IT infrastructure, construction, or technology enabled projects. Experience working in live, operational, or occupied environments. Experience coordinating suppliers, contractors, and third party delivery partners. Experience contributing to project planning, risk management, governance, and reporting. Ability to manage multiple workstreams with appropriate guidance. Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. MS Planner). Understanding of IT infrastructure (e.g. networks, connectivity, servers, integrated systems). Awareness of construction or estates based delivery environments. Knowledge of the Building Safety Act and its implications for safe, compliant project delivery. Working towards or holding a recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, PMP or equivalent), with a commitment to ongoing development. Pragmatic, delivery focused, and organised approach to work. Strong communicator, comfortable engaging technical and non technical stakeholders. Able to work across technology, construction, and operational teams in complex environments. Calm, resilient, and confident when managing ambiguity, change, and competing priorities. Demonstrated ability to contribute to the safe, on time, and on budget delivery of projects, build strong stakeholder relationships, support the successful embedding of solutions into live operations, and maintain clear governance and reporting to enable effective decision making. About Unite Students Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK's leading provider of purpose built student accommodation. We can be found in 25 leading university towns and cities, with 74,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas. Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn't just what we do but who we are. People make Unite Students. Employees, students and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive. Room for Everyone. We're proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we're passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success, for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what's right, keeping US safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us.
Unite Foundation
Unite Students have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager. Based in our London office and reporting into the Head of Commercial, the Commercial Manager will provide commercial input into projects undertaken by the Capital Projects Team, primarily including asset management initiatives and lifecycle works. Duties will include estimating, benchmarking, inflation forecasting, budgetary control and reporting, and managing all financial aspects from inception through to practical completion. The role will also involve supporting in the procurement of main contractors, contract negotiation and supply chain management. What You ll Be Doing Providing initial cost advice to aid in the assessment of potential PBSA / AMI opportunities. Preparing accurate / detailed cost plans to establish the project budget. Managing the project cost plan from inception, through contract award, to practical completion. Ensure risks have been considered / managed and costs are accurate to inform the funding request Being commercially responsible for on-site schemes, including cost reporting, value engineering, cash flows, dispute resolution, cost control and account management. Overseeing the production of tender documentation and managing contractor and supply chain relationships. Negotiating and overseeing construction contracts, retentions, bonds, warranties and other contractual documents. Agreeing final account in line with the Board approved level Assisting in cost benchmarking analysis on all projects delivered by the team. Supporting the resolution of legacy issues, defects and claims. Role modelling Unite Students values and helping to deliver business initiatives such as implementing net zero carbon initiatives, diversity and inclusion, and Homes for Success. What We re Looking for in You Significant experience in a Quantity Surveying / Commercial management role, from a contractor, client or consultant background A proven track record in commercial management covering large, complex schemes and knowledge of sustainability practices within the construction industry RICS or CIOB qualified or working towards (desirable). Demonstrable strong negotiation, influencing and communication skills, with a willingness to participate and present in meetings at various levels. A quick learner who demonstrates a capability and willingness to acquire and apply new skills. Ability to build relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders. Ability to travel throughout the UK with a full driving licence. What You ll Get in Return A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company s success 25 days paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more! About Unite Students Founded in 1991, Unite Students is the UK s leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 23 leading university towns and cities, with 70,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas. Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn t just what we do but who we are. People make Unite Students. Employees, students and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive. Room for Everyone We re proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success, for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us.
Unite Students have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager. Based in our London office and reporting into the Head of Commercial, the Commercial Manager will provide commercial input into projects undertaken by the Capital Projects Team, primarily including asset management initiatives and lifecycle works. Duties will include estimating, benchmarking, inflation forecasting, budgetary control and reporting, and managing all financial aspects from inception through to practical completion. The role will also involve supporting in the procurement of main contractors, contract negotiation and supply chain management. What You ll Be Doing Providing initial cost advice to aid in the assessment of potential PBSA / AMI opportunities. Preparing accurate / detailed cost plans to establish the project budget. Managing the project cost plan from inception, through contract award, to practical completion. Ensure risks have been considered / managed and costs are accurate to inform the funding request Being commercially responsible for on-site schemes, including cost reporting, value engineering, cash flows, dispute resolution, cost control and account management. Overseeing the production of tender documentation and managing contractor and supply chain relationships. Negotiating and overseeing construction contracts, retentions, bonds, warranties and other contractual documents. Agreeing final account in line with the Board approved level Assisting in cost benchmarking analysis on all projects delivered by the team. Supporting the resolution of legacy issues, defects and claims. Role modelling Unite Students values and helping to deliver business initiatives such as implementing net zero carbon initiatives, diversity and inclusion, and Homes for Success. What We re Looking for in You Significant experience in a Quantity Surveying / Commercial management role, from a contractor, client or consultant background A proven track record in commercial management covering large, complex schemes and knowledge of sustainability practices within the construction industry RICS or CIOB qualified or working towards (desirable). Demonstrable strong negotiation, influencing and communication skills, with a willingness to participate and present in meetings at various levels. A quick learner who demonstrates a capability and willingness to acquire and apply new skills. Ability to build relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders. Ability to travel throughout the UK with a full driving licence. What You ll Get in Return A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company s success 25 days paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more! About Unite Students Founded in 1991, Unite Students is the UK s leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 23 leading university towns and cities, with 70,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas. Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn t just what we do but who we are. People make Unite Students. Employees, students and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive. Room for Everyone We re proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success, for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us.