February 2022
Meet our Buildings and Estates Managers Mary Daly, Estates Manager, LYIT A well-resourced buildings and estates function, working in collaboration with other ATU functional areas can deliver the built environment infrastructure necessary to the delivery of the requisite excellent TU teaching, learning and research experience. It can also provide excellent estates services in support of core business.
What does your current role involve? I play a strategic role in the planning, development, refurbishment, maintenance, upkeep and operation of LYIT physical facilities, rented premises, land and infrastructure, including the formulation, implementation and management of the institute’s development plans and the institute’s wider development function. Over recent years the role has expanded to include becoming a key contributor to the preparation of business cases in support of funding applications for strategic developments and property acquisition, in addition to extensive additional reporting responsibilities, both internally and externally to funding agencies and other statutory organisations. What is the CUA Buildings and Estates (B&E) subgroup working on to be ready for designation day? We have engaged consultants to provide professional consultancy services for an expert review and recommendations for an appropriate and effective management structure and resources for the B&E function of the emerging ATU. We are also engaging with CUA Graphic Designers and the Working Group 4 Corporate Procurement subgroup to develop a coherent approach to ATU headline signage for all campuses across the ATU. This will be followed by engagement with architects for the design, planning, procurement and installation of permanent signage for each campus. What are you looking forward to most about working in the new TU? Working collaboratively with B&E colleagues, faculties and departments to elevate our campus facilities to university level standards and make a strong contribution to the development, maintenance and operation of an excellent TU estate.
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