Capital Works Project Manager
Application Deadline: 23 September 2025
Department: Facilities & Asset Management
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Rotherham Travel Interchange
Compensation: £41,511 - £44,711 / year
Description
* Hours: 37 hours per week
* Contract: Permanent
* Salary: £41,511 - £44,711
* Location: Sheffield
Are you a proactive individual with a talent for capital works?
Do you enjoy working as part of a larger Facilities and Assets team?
Do you want to play a part in creating a better and safer South Yorkshire?
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is looking for a Capital Works Project Manager to manage the delivery of local and regional capital works projects of small to medium scale and complexity, providing advice and guidance on design, construction, installation and future maintenance matters, managing associated staff and budgets. The post holder will also provide effective contract procurement, budget and contract management.
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter to detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role (please see role profile attached). Please note, all applications should be made directly via our careers portal.
Please note South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for any roles advertised.
About the role
Key responsibilities in this role include:
* Manage a range of local and regional capital projects.
* Work closely with Procurement to procure relevant services.
* Ensure contracts are managed and executed in line with contract terms, including NEC and JCT.
* Maintain all project files, including governance, health and safety, cost plans, statutory approvals, procurement, and risk management.
* Obtain all statutory approvals as necessary.
* Manage the design of the projects in accordance with the brief, relevant guidance, regulatory standards and legislation.
* Conduct regular site visits and inspections, ensuring completed works comply.
* Liaison with colleagues in relation to the asset portfolio and health and safety matters.
* Manage the capital works budgets, ensuring all expenditure is accountable and certified.
* Strive to achieve best value for money on all projects.
* Liaise with the legal team on issues in relation to contracts, consultant terms of engagement etc.
* Maintain awareness and knowledge of evolving regulatory obligations and technical aspects of compliance.
About you
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and coordinate complex projects in a dynamic environment.
Essential:
* Construction Management Degree or similar or qualified by experience
* Working knowledge of Facilities / Property / Asset management teams.
* Working knowledge of Project Management.
* Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and its implementation.
* Previous experience in Project Management.
* Previous experience of managing contractors and contracts.
* Previous experience in monitoring budgets and contract spending.
* Previous experience of building and maintaining good working relationships with internal teams, stakeholders and external service providers.
Desirable:
* Health & Safety Qualification i.e. SMSTS, IOSH or equivalent
* Working knowledge of FM Capital Works.
* Previous experience of Facilities Project Management.
* Previous experience of local authority/government processes/procedures.
* Previous experience of the tendering processes and procedures.
Benefits
All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
In addition to the above, some of benefits include -
Local Government Pension Scheme – A comprehensive and attractive pension scheme with the ability to be flexible in the number of contributions you pay in along with peace of mind from immediate life cover and terminal illness cover after 2 years.
Continuous Employment – If you are currently employed by a Local Government employer, or any other employer under the Redundancy Modification Scheme, and do not have a break in service, your length of service can be transferred upon starting. This will apply to entitlement calculations including annual leave, maternity leave and enhanced sick pay.
Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in addition to your normal annual leave
Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Please note, unless specified within the job advert, we cannot accommodate remote working contracts.
Flexible Hours Scheme – Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi-Scheme which allows office-based employees’ flexibility and discretion over their working hours. Under the scheme employees can accrue a defined amount of credit or debit of working hours, and to take time-off in the form of Flexi-Leave or banked Annual Leave.
Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle-to-Work schemes.
Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on-the-job training and qualifications
Professional Membership Fees – Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.
Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
Our workforce is a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment as such all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements. If candidates share disabilities within the application process, if they demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria from the Role Profile within their application, they will automatically be invited to interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact recruitment at southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.
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