Overview
Senior Project Manager - Schools Improvement Programme • Liverpool • Contract • £359.55 per day PAYE or £475 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35
Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager for the Schools Improvement Programme. Hybrid working – minimum 2-3 days a week in the office.
Responsibilities
* Develop prioritisation methodology based on AMP data and building condition surveys for the 2026 programme.
* Engage with key stakeholders and members.
* Produce a Cabinet Report with a recommendation for the 2026 programme to fit available/anticipated budgets (for November 2025 meeting).
* Manage term consultant (Aecom) to prepare design and tender packages.
* Put in place the delivery programme for 2026.
* Coordinate quality service to schools on asset management advice and their responsibilities, including liaison with external and LCC professionals and advisers.
* General management of progress and lead liaison with other colleagues (e.g. Planning) and stakeholders (e.g. Archdiocese and Dioceses, school representatives) on the Primary Capital Programme.
* Lead on reporting of the annual capital programme to senior officers and members as required by Corporate Financial and Standing Orders; ensure up-to-date information is entered into the AMP system (Concerto) and Verto.
* Identify and, where possible, target all funding sources to maximise capital investment in schools.
* Support Education team and review proposals for schools’ directly delivered schemes; approve grant payments.
* Support the Head of Service in the overall management and delivery of the Liverpool Schools Programme as requested.
* Provide general advice on procurement and delivery issues to team members and stakeholder groups.
* Uphold equal opportunities in employment, in advice and in service delivery.
* Comply with all health and safety legislation and Council policy, taking appropriate action where necessary.
Essential knowledge and skills
* Built environment qualification (e.g., architect/technician/building services engineer/building surveyor).
* Construction industry Project Management qualification (e.g., RICS).
* Highly effective communicator, positive attitude and flexibility.
* Track record of delivery.
* Experience in education projects and delivering within critical timescales.
* Understanding of public sector processes, DfE funding and Building Bulletins.
Application notes
Please visit our website for more opportunities: colbernlimited.co.uk
The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. If shortlisted, Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited, along with our clients, is an equal opportunities employer.
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