The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is seeking to appoint an Assistant Project Manager to support a range of estate development projects across its iconic central London campus portfolio.
Founded in 1895, LSE has grown to become one of the foremost social science universities in the world. A specialist university with a truly international community, LSE’s reach extends from its central London campus to around the globe. The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide named LSE University of the Year 2025, and the School has been ranked 1st in the UK for two consecutive years (2025 and 2026).
The LSE Estates Division is responsible for developing and delivering the Estates Strategy in support of the School’s strategic objectives. Improving the student experience lies at the heart of what we do. We are focused on providing world‑class buildings and facilities and, through excellent customer service, ensuring the safe, secure, and environmentally sustainable operation of the School’s estate.
The Estates Capital Development Team has enjoyed unprecedented success in recent years, delivering a number of acclaimed major projects and receiving multiple ‘Client of the Year’ accolades. Over the past decade, LSE has completed some of the most renowned university buildings in the UK. The Saw Swee Hock Student Centre—LSE’s first new building in over forty years—received a Stirling Prize nomination, while the £145 million Marshall Building opened in 2022 to widespread acclaim.
Looking ahead, LSE has an ambitious capital plan extending to 2030 and beyond. Major projects include the Firoz Lalji Global Hub, a deep retrofit of a 1950s building targeting Passivhaus, BREEAM Outstanding, and WELL Platinum standards; the redevelopment of 61 Aldwych into a flagship academic hub and gateway to the campus; and the transformation of Bankside House, LSE’s largest student residence, into a vibrant residential community of nearly 2,000 rooms.
The Assistant Project Manager will play a key role in the delivery of this exciting programme. You will support Lead Project Managers in the delivery of refurbishment, fit‑out, and long‑term maintenance projects, while developing into a role where you can lead projects independently. You will have the opportunity to work across the LSE campus and residential estate, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability.
We are seeking an individual with demonstrable early-career experience in the construction industry, in a design, building surveying, or project management capacity, ideally with exposure to the delivery of refurbishment, reconfiguration, and fit‑out projects. You will have excellent organisational skills, with experience of using IT systems to support project coordination. Above all, we are looking for an individual with a high level of motivation, a flexible and proactive approach, and a strong aptitude to learn.
This role offers the opportunity to develop a project management career within a renowned, industry-leading organisation and to work on a distinctive and high-profile project portfolio. LSE offers an attractive range of staff benefits, including generous annual leave, a competitive pension scheme, and excellent training and development opportunities.
The candidate brochure can be viewed here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/858603814/
For a confidential discussion, please contact our advisors Nick Coppard (nick.coppard@mrgglobal.com) and Ben Duffill (ben.duffill@mrgglobal.com) of MRG. Applications should consist of a CV and cover letter and should be sent to nick.coppard@mrgglobal.com and ben.duffill@mrgglobal.com.
The closing date for applications is 14 June 2026. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 29 June 2026.
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and truly inclusive university. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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