• The Construction Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of multiple capital construction and maintenance projects, typically ranging in value from £25,000 to £25 million.

• This role involves leading complex projects across various sectors such as education, care, corporate, and public buildings.

• The post holder will manage external design consultants and contractor teams, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and compliant with all regulatory and governance standards.

• This position requires effective stakeholder management, financial oversight, risk mitigation, and team leadership within a matrix management framework.

• Lead the full lifecycle of construction projects from strategic brief and design through to delivery and handover, ensuring achievement of project objectives within agreed parameters of time, cost, and quality.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive risk and issue registers, proactively mitigating risks and providing regular updates to clients and stakeholders.

• Manage project finances including budget control, procurement processes, tender evaluations, and contract award recommendations to ensure value for money and compliance with financial regulations.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients, external contractors, design teams, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and effective communication.

• Provide leadership to multi-disciplinary project teams, ensuring compliance with all relevant building regulations, health and safety legislation (including CDM 2015), and sector-specific standards.

• Prepare and deliver detailed monthly project reports, highlighting progress, risks, and any necessary corrective actions to senior management and project boards.

• Interpret client strategic objectives and provide expert advice on construction project solutions that align with organisational priorities.

• Ensure all project activities comply with legal, financial, and governance frameworks including procurement rules and council policies.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement within project teams and stakeholder groups.

• Proven experience managing complex construction projects ranging from £25k to £25m, with strong knowledge of capital replacement and building condition programmes.

• Thorough understanding of health and safety legislation including CDM regulations, and ability to review and manage contractor safety documentation.

• Demonstrated expertise in procurement processes such as OJEU, RFQ, tender preparation, and evaluation.

• Broad technical understanding of roles including Building Surveyor, Architectural Technician, M&E, and Civil/Structural Engineering.

• Proficient in ICT tools relevant to project management, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.

• Knowledge of relevant property, education, and care management standards including building regulations, DDA, Ofsted, ESFA Building Bulletins, and CQC standards.

• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate and develop multi-disciplinary teams.

• Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to diverse audiences including elected members and external stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality targets.

• Sound financial management and budgetary control skills.

• Political awareness and understanding of the governance environment within local authorities or similar organisations.

• Part-time role: 21 Hr/week.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant property or construction discipline.

• Chartered membership of CIOB, RICS, or APM is essential.

• PRINCE2 qualification is desirable.