Senior Project Manager - Property Development
Bedford, United KingdomFull-timePosted Jul 9, 2026
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Senior Project Manager - Property DevelopmentFull-timeBusiness Segment: Universal Destinations & Experiences HQCompany DescriptionNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.Job DescriptionFor Universal United Kingdom Resort (UUKR), The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of development parcels outside the core Theme Park and the management of construction logistics across those parcels and the supporting public infrastructure within the Universal, Entertainment Resort Complex (ERC). The role leads all phases of project delivery, including planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with approved quality, operational, creative, and guest experience objectives. Working closely with third-party developers, contractors, consultants, public authorities, and internal stakeholders, the Senior Project Manager is accountable for project governance, budget and schedule management, commercial oversight, risk management, change control, and project reporting. The role also manages project interfaces, dependencies, and construction logistics activities across multiple development parcels and infrastructure projects to support the successful delivery of the wider ERC programme. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for maintaining effective stakeholder relationships, proactively mitigating project risks, and ensuring that project controls, documentation, and governance processes are implemented consistently throughout the project lifecycle.Lead the planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover of assigned development parcels outside the core Theme Park, ensuring delivery in accordance with approved budgets, schedules, quality standards, safety requirements, and the ERC masterplan.Manage relationships with third-party developers and key stakeholders to ensure alignment with Universal's project objectives and development requirements.Oversee construction logistics across development parcels and supporting infrastructure works, including roads, rail, and utilities. Work closely with logistics providers, contractors, and project teams to ensure safe, efficient, and coordinated site operations that support the wider ERC programme. Oversee overall project safety, obtain final acceptance for a contractor’s submitted safety plan, and compliance with Environment Health & Safety (EHS) standards.Manage project governance...