King's College London

About King’s:

King’s College London is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities, ranked among the top institutions globally. With a rich history dating back to 1829, King’s is committed to delivering world-class education and research that makes a positive impact on society. Our campuses are located in the heart of London, offering a vibrant and dynamic environment for students and staff alike. 

The Estates Planning & Development (EPD) team sits within the wider Estates & Facilities Directorate and plays a pivotal role in shaping the physical environment of the university. EPD is responsible for the planning and delivery of capital projects that support King’s strategic ambitions, including enhancing teaching, research, and student experience. The team is currently undergoing a transformation to build a more integrated, resilient, and professional in-house delivery function, aligned with best practice and institutional priorities. Joining EPD means being part of a forward-thinking team that is central to the university’s long-term vision and success. 

About the role:

The Project Controls Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of King’s College London’s capital investment programme. Based within the Estates Planning & Development (EPD) team, the post holder will be responsible for coordinating project controls, governance documentation, and performance reporting across a diverse portfolio of estate development projects.

Reporting to the Senior Director for Strategic Infrastructure and Capital Projects, the Project Controls Coordinator will work closely with project managers, cost and control specialists, and stakeholders across the university to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with King’s strategic objectives. The role is central to embedding best practice in project governance, risk management, and compliance, and will contribute to the continuous improvement of project delivery standards.

This is a key appointment within a newly structured EPD team that is transitioning to a more integrated and resilient operating model. The successful candidate will help maintain programme dashboards, risk registers, and gateway documentation, while also supporting procurement, financial tracking, and stakeholder engagement. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects that shape the future of King’s estate, while working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to join a team at the heart of King’s strategic transformation. The role is based at the Guy’s Campus but will involve regular travel across university sites.

This is a full time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered contract

About You:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. Experience in project coordination and/or administration within estates, construction, facilities, or a related field.
2. Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging stakeholders at different levels.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and project management software (e.g. MS Project, Excel, Power BI).
5. High attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
6. Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
7. Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Desirable criteria

1. Previous experience working within a university or public sector environment.
2. Experience working with CAD software.
3. Familiarity with governance frameworks, risk registers, and compliance processes in capital project delivery.

Full details of the role and the skills and experience required, can be found in the attached job description which provided on the next page.

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We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

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