This Senior Project Manager role is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of complex capital construction and refurbishment projects across a multi-site estate, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. The position combines strategic oversight, stakeholder engagement, and technical project leadership within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Client Details
Our client is a progressive and purpose-driven organisation committed to delivering high-quality environments that support learning, innovation, and community engagement. With a strong strategic vision focused on sustainability, inclusivity, and future-ready infrastructure, the organisation is investing significantly in its estate to enhance user experience and operational excellence.
Operating across multiple sites, the Estates and Facilities function plays a critical role in shaping and maintaining a safe, modern, and sustainable built environment. The team delivers a wide range of services including capital development, facilities management, maintenance, sustainability initiatives, and strategic estate planning.
Due to a growing pipeline of capital investment and redevelopment programmes, the organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex construction and refurbishment projects. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to long-term estate transformation while working in a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.
Description
Lead the end-to-end delivery of capital projects, from initial feasibility through to completion and handover
Manage multiple projects simultaneously across refurbishment, redevelopment, and new-build schemes
Develop and implement robust project governance, risk management, and reporting frameworks
Oversee design development, procurement strategies, tender processes, and contract administration
Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, building regulations, and health & safety legislation
Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders
Monitor project performance to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards
Lead financial management activities including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
Drive value engineering and procurement strategies to ensure best value outcomes
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments and external partners
Represent the organisation at stakeholder meetings, consultations, and project reviews
Embed sustainability principles and environmentally responsible practices into project delivery
Support continuous improvement across project management processes and estate development initiativesProfile
Extensive experience delivering major capital construction or redevelopment projects within complex environments
Proven expertise in project planning, procurement, contract management, and construction delivery
Strong working knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts
Demonstrated ability to manage projects within live, operational environments
Experience managing significant project budgets (typically £10m+)
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with confidence in client-facing roles
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure
Experience working within large, multi-site estates or similarly complex organisations
Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, APM or equivalent) or working towards desirableJob Offer
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to lead high-profile capital projects with long-term impact
Collaborative and supportive working environment with multidisciplinary teams
Exposure to a diverse portfolio of refurbishment and development schemes
Flexible working arrangements
Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development
A role combining strategic oversight with hands-on project delivery within a growing estate programme
Base ranges from £62k-£71k