Upp

Creates and manages long‑term on‑campus student accommodation through DBFO partnerships.

1,000 employees

6 open positions

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Student Accommodation

Higher Education Infrastructure

Finance and Funding

Debt Structuring

Risk Sharing Partnerships

Feasibility Studies

Due Diligence

SPV Management

Project Finance

Managed Laundry Services

About Upp

Pioneered the DBFO model—Design, Build, Finance and Operate—partnering with universities over multi

decade terms.

Typical projects range from new builds and estate transfers to sustainable facilities management across student communities.

Its specialist teams cover asset management, accommodation operations, FM, plus integrated funding and design services.

Culture & Values

Sustainability

Community

Partnership

Innovation

Respect

Quick Info

Company Size1,000 employees

Open Positions6 jobs available

IndustriesStudent Accommodation, Higher Education Infrastructure, Finance and Funding +7 more

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Key Highlights

£3 billionInvestment in Student HousingThe company has invested over £3 billion in developing student housing across the UK.

36,000 roomsStudent Housing UnitsOver 36,000 student rooms have been developed, achieving near 100% occupancy rate.

£209 millionAnnual TurnoverRecent annual turnover exceeded £209 million, supported by a £5 billion bond programme.

15 universitiesUniversity PartnershipsPartnerships with around 15 universities across the UK for innovative campus projects.

2035 TargetNet Zero CommitmentThe company is committed to achieving Net Zero by 2035, following a scientifically validated emission reduction pathway.

5-Year PlanCarbon Management StrategyA comprehensive 5-year carbon management plan was completed in 2022, building on a science-based carbon baseline established in 2021.

15% Front-Line EmployeesMental-Health First-Aiders15% of front-line employees will be trained as mental-health first-aiders by 2023.

75% TrainedMental-Health Awareness75% of all employees will be trained in mental-health awareness by 2024.

100% EmployeesAnnual Wellbeing Checks100% of employees will be offered annual wellbeing checks.

Open Positions

6 jobs available

Technical Services ManagerLead hard FM services across 12 NTU sites, ensuring compliance, sustainability and team development.

Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

Full Time

£60k - £60k

Onsite

Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

3 weeks ago