Construction and Estates Project Manager

Michael Page (UK); Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the education sector is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee significant construction projects, including a large extension and refurbishments. This role offers the opportunity to lead a variety of building types, from historic to modern, while managing day-to-day site operations and collaborating with skilled teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and a solid understanding of facilities management, making a meaningful impact on the school's infrastructure. With an immediate start available, this position promises a dynamic work environment and the chance to contribute to exciting developments.

Qualifications

• Experience in capital projects and facilities management is essential.
• Knowledge of construction processes and project management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage large extension and refurbishment works over the summer.
• Liaise with architects and engineers, managing contractors and quotes.

Skills

Project Management

Facilities Management

Construction Knowledge

Collaborative Management

Education

Degree in Construction or Facilities

IOSH/NEBOSH Certification

Job description

• Senior Project Manager needed: school extension and refurbishments over summer
• Start asap. Day Rate TBC. Estates, FM, Capital Projects

About Our Client

This large independent school in the North West of England has a large and varied site and grounds. They are looking for someone to provide Project Management and facilities management support to start asap until September.

They have a range of building types, from historic, to 1960s and modern construction, and are currently undertaking some major refurbishment works and a large extension. They have teams for grounds, cleaning and estates who are integral to the running of the site, and this role will be responsible across those teams as well as large capital projects.

Job Description

This role will manage a large extension and extensive construction improvements and refurbishment works over the summer period. You will work strategically, liaising with architects and engineers, appointing and managing contractors, requesting quotes and tendering works, as well as managing projects to completion in the role of client. You will manage the day-to-day site FM operations as well, with good support from your experienced team managers.

The Successful Applicant

You will have experience in capital, estates, project management and construction, ideally in an education or related environment. Experience in the commercial, public or charity sector that relates well to this role and building type is also beneficial. A degree or equivalent qualification in construction or facilities, or IOSH / NEBOSH or another equivalent qualification would be an advantage but is not essential. What is essential is a collaborative management style, good knowledge of construction and estates, and project management skills.

What's on Offer

IMMEDIATE START AFTER EASTER HOLIDAYS AVAILABLE.

Please get in touch with your CV asap to apply. The permanent equivalent salary is circa £60,000, so the interim day rate will be paid commensurate to that but will be discussed based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Interviews will take place towards the end of April, and an asap start for construction works to be on site in July would be ideal. The school is working exclusively with Steph McKay for the recruitment of this position. Please give her a call on 0113 243 7734 or 0797 766 7172 to have a confidential discussion about this role.