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For over 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity.\nWe work with people in over 150 countries and reach over 700 million people.\nWe connect. We inspire.\nThe British Council is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Estates Project Manager (Capital Projects) to lead the delivery of complex modernisation, refurbishment, and capital investment programmes across our global property portfolio.\nManaging projects across more than 80 countries and over 200 commercial property interests, you will play a pivotal role in modernising our estate, ensuring it remains compliant, operationally effective, cost-efficient, and aligned with our strategic ambitions.\nThis is a unique opportunity to influence the future of a truly global organisation, delivering estate solutions that support business transformation, enhance workplace experiences, and create long-term value.\nRole Description & Purpose\nAs Senior Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital projects, including office relocations, fit-outs, refurbishments, compliance programmes, maintenance initiatives, and feasibility studies.\nWorking closely with colleagues across Global Estates, Finance, Procurement, People Function, and external professional partners, you will drive successful project outcomes through robust governance, effective stakeholder engagement, and strong financial management.\nYou will also contribute to the development and implementation of estate strategies and asset management plans, identifying opportunities to optimise the estate, improve sustainability, and maximise value for money across our global portfolio.\nRole Accountabilities\nLeadership & Delivery\nLead the global delivery of capital estate projects across the British Council's international portfolio.\nDrive a culture of accountability, transparency, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence.\nEnsure projects are delivered in line with agreed standards, governance requirements, budgets, and timelines.\nChampion technology-enabled reporting to provide real-time visibility of project performance, risks, and financials.\nMaintain ownership of project documentation, approvals, reporting, and governance records.\nCapital Projects Management\nManage the full project lifecycle from business case development through to project completion and benefits realisation.\nDeliver complex capital projects, including refurbishments, relocations, fit-outs, compliance works, and workplace transformation initiatives.\nDevelop project initiation documents and translate business requirements into clear project specifications.\nEnsure effective governance, risk management, health and safety compliance, and quality assurance throughout delivery.\nManage forward works programmes to support operational continuity and estate performance.\nStrategy & Estate Planning\nContribute to the development of global real estate strategies and investment plans.\nIdentify opportunities to improve value, efficiency, sustainability, and workplace effectiveness.\nSupport estate rationalisation programmes and strategic property initiatives.\nLead the implementation of global estate frameworks, smart-working programmes, and governance improvements.\nFinancial Management\nManage project budgets from inception to completion.\nDevelop business cases and funding proposals.\nDrive accurate forecasting, cost control, financial reporting, and benefits tracking.\nEnsure robust financial governance and proactive management of budget variances.\nStakeholder Management & Business Partnering\nAct as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and business stakeholders across the organisation.\nBuild strong relationships with regional and country teams, government departments, professional advisors, and service partners.\nInfluence strategic decision-making through data-driven insights and expert estate advice.\nLead stakeholder engagement activities, ensuring clear communication and effective change management.\nInnovation & Continuous Improvement\nDrive innovation in project delivery, workplace strategy, and portfolio optimisation.\nPromote best practice project management methodologies and delivery standards.\nIdentify opportunities to improve processes, systems, reporting, and governance across the Global Estates function.\nMonitor market trends and emerging practices to inform future estate decisions.\nWe're looking for a strategic project professional with significant experience delivering complex capital programmes within large, global, matrix organisations.\nEssential Skills & Experience\nSignificant experience managing capital projects and programmes across international property portfolios.\nProven track record of delivering high-profile projects on time, within budget, and to a high-quality standard.\nStrong understanding of the full real estate and project management lifecycle.\nDemonstrable experience managing projects in multiple countries, including challenging and complex markets.\nExcellent programme and project management capabilities.\nStrong financial management experience, including business case development, budget management, forecasting, and benefits realisation.\nOutstanding stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.\nExperience managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and professional service providers.\nStrong commercial acumen and vendor management experience.\nSound understanding of project governance, risk management, and controls.\nKnowledge of relevant real estate legislation and compliance requirements.\nStrategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action.\nCommercially minded and solutions focused.\nHighly organised, rigorous, and detail oriented.\nInnovative and committed to continuous improvement.\nResilient and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced, global environment.\nStrong personal integrity, professionalism, and sound judgement.\nConfident working across cultures and with diverse stakeholder groups.\nWhy Join the British Council?\nOur estate is one of the organisation's largest areas of investment and plays a critical role in delivering our mission worldwide. As part of the Global Estates team, you'll have the opportunity to influence major transformation programmes, shape future workplace strategies, and deliver projects that create lasting impact across our global network.\nIf you're passionate about delivering complex projects, driving strategic change, and creating exceptional workplace environments on a global scale, we'd love to hear from you.\nApply now and help shape the future of the British Council's global estate\nImportant Information\nLocation: Kuala Lumpur\nContract Type: Indefinite Contract\nPay Band: Starting from 19,816.00 MYR\nRight to Work: You must have the legal right to live and work in the country where this role is based, without requiring work permit or visa sponsorship\nClosing Date: 30th November 2026 at 23:59 GMT\nA connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.\nEquality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement\nWe are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability, and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent and we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities.\nSafeguarding Statement\nThe British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. 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