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The opportunity
University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking to appoint a Project Manager (AutoCAD) within the Estates Development team. Now is an exciting time to be joining UAL to take up this role. A 10-year Estates Strategy has been developed which will see the delivery of new campuses for London College of Fashion (completed in 2024) and London College of Communication (to be completed in 2027) as well as a period of estate transformation across our existing portfolio that ensures the UAL estate is fit for purpose, sustainable and provides world-class facilities and experience to our students, staff and partners. Following the appointment of new Associate Directors in the areas of Estate Development and Facilities Management in 2024, we are now embarking on an investment in the team that will see the appointment to c.25 new roles in these areas.
UAL’s capital programme to 2030 represents over £100m of planned investment, delivering a series of major projects aligned to the University’s Size and Shape strategy, Net Zero commitments, and long-term operational sustainability. This includes a pipeline of estate transformation and academic growth schemes across the Colleges, alongside a targeted Scope 1 and 2 decarbonisation programme. In parallel, UAL will continue to deliver an annual Long-Term Maintenance programme of circa £9m to preserve and enhance the condition, compliance and resilience of the estate.
Reporting to the Head of Space Management, the Project Manager AutoCAD will play a key role in maintaining and developing accurate CAD records and space management information, ensuring accurate and accessible data across the UAL estate portfolio. Your responsibilities will include conducting measured surveys, producing technical drawings, managing external consultants, and overseeing minor works projects.
Your profile
We are seeking a candidate with technical expertise in CAD and estates information systems, preferably across a diverse building portfolio. You will be confident in managing data, coordinating compliance documentation, and supporting project delivery. It is essential that you have excellent attention to detail, good communication skills and a collaborative approach, along with a commitment to inclusive and accessible design.
The role offers a fantastic career opportunity to contribute to the future of a world-renowned university and arts organisation, supporting the transformation of its extraordinary London estate.
The Candidate Brochure can be viewed at UAL - Project Manager AutoCAD
We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.
As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.
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