Capital Projects PM – Hybrid, Client-Side Delivery Lead

Working for Essex; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is looking for a Construction Project Manager to lead a portfolio of small to medium capital projects from inception to handover. The role combines office and site-based work across our operational area with 2–3 days on-site per week in Chelmsford and surrounding area.

You will manage programmes, budgets and risks, procure and oversee consultants and contractors, and ensure governance and health and safety compliance while delivering benefits aligned to strategic objectives.

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

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Contract awareness

Risk management

Communication

Education

Degree qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Essex County Council is looking for a Construction Project Manager to lead a portfolio of small to medium capital projects from inception to handover. The role combines office and site-based work across our operational area with 2–3 days on-site per week in Chelmsford and surrounding area.

You will manage programmes, budgets and risks, procure and oversee consultants and contractors, and ensure governance and health and safety compliance while delivering benefits aligned to strategic objectives.