2-3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • 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. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • 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. Skills/Experience: • 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. Additional Information: • 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.