Capital Projects PM - Client-Side Construction Lead

Essex County Council; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council in Chelmsford is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead a portfolio of small to mid-sized capital projects. You will oversee the full lifecycle from inception to handover, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants and contractors to meet time, budget and quality targets.

The role requires proactive leadership, risk management and strong stakeholder engagement within a complex public-sector environment, with hybrid working and a focus on delivering

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering construction, property, infrastructure or capital projects from inception to completion and managing consultants, contractors and project budgets.
• Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts and construction H&S requirements, incl CDM Regulations.
• Experience managing project risks, issues and project reporting.
• Strong communication, organisational and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of capital construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring agreed outcomes are achieved within scope, programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Lead projects from feasibility through procurement, construction, handover and close-out.
• Develop and monitor project programmes, budgets and delivery plans, maintaining effective financial control and reporting.
• Manage project risks, issues and changes, implementing appropriate controls and mitigation measures
• Procure and manage consultants, contractors and other delivery partners, ensuring performance and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate project meetings and maintain accurate records of decisions and actions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, organisational policies, health and safety requirements, and industry standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through the promotion of best practice and lessons learned.

Skills

Degree qualification or equivalent

Experience delivering construction/cap

NEC and/or JCT contracts knowledge

Contract management and procurement

Risk management and reporting

Communication and organisational

Education

Degree qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Essex County Council in Chelmsford is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead a portfolio of small to mid-sized capital projects. You will oversee the full lifecycle from inception to handover, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants and contractors to meet time, budget and quality targets.

The role requires proactive leadership, risk management and strong stakeholder engagement within a complex public-sector environment, with hybrid working and a focus on delivering