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The Role:
To provide strategic architectural leadership for the University's capital development programme, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, sustainable, innovative and financially viable projects across the University estate.
The postholder will act as the University's senior architectural advisor, leading the architectural vision, design quality, planning strategy and technical assurance of all major capital projects from inception through to completion and post-occupancy evaluation.
The role will champion excellence in design, sustainability, accessibility, smart campus principles and user experience, ensuring all developments support the University's Strategic Plan, Estate Strategy and Net Zero ambitions.
Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.
Interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 3 September 2026.
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Chris Luff at
[email protected]
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
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