Assistant Director of Estates (Capital Projects)
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £80,694 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 March 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 7SA |
| Company: | NCG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NCG0001292_1773667561 |
Summary
Assistant Director of Estates (Capital Projects)
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Assistant Director of Estates (Capital Projects) to lead the development and delivery of NCG's capital investment programme. This senior leadership role is central to shaping the long‑term future of our estate-supporting organisational growth, service transformation, and our commitment to sustainability.
As a key member of the Estates Leadership Team, you will oversee multi-million‑pound capital programmes, ensuring excellence from initial concept through to delivery and handover. You will bring strategic expertise, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary teams across a complex and diverse estate portfolio.
You will be required to lead the delivery of major construction, refurbishment, and infrastructure projects across the NCG estate, shaping the long‑term capital investment and estate strategies, and managing significant capital budgets and oversee procurement, contracts, and financial governance. You will be responsible for ensuring the compliance with planning law, building regulations, CDM and health & safety along with leading a high‑performing team, consultants, and contractors.
You will be a resilient and forward-thinking leader with the credibility to influence at the highest levels. You'll demonstrate sound judgement, strategic thinking, and the ability to deliver in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. Above all, you'll be passionate about creating modern, sustainable, and inspiring spaces that support the future of learning.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:
- Generous Annual Leave
- Flexible Working
- Student Discount
- Government Pension Schemes
- Cycle to Work
- Employee Assistance Programme
For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits
NCG VALUES
Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.
- Being both inclusive and diverse
- Trusting and respecting our communities
- Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
- Inspiring excellence and curiosity
For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy
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