Construction Project Manager

North Northamptonshire Council; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Construction Project Manager to lead capital projects ranging from £25k to £25M. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, managing project risks, and ensuring successful delivery across various sectors including education and community services. The position offers flexibility with remote working and site meetings twice a week. The ideal candidate will possess a degree and relevant project management qualifications, along with a proven track record in managing complex projects. Join a forward-thinking council committed to inclusivity and sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Opportunities for skills development

28 days leave entitlement

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programmes

Wellbeing support

Travel discounts

Active Employee Network Groups

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing complex construction projects.
• Knowledge of local authority processes and governance.

Responsibilities

• Delivering projects from brief through design and delivery.
• Managing multiple projects across various council departments.
• Building effective relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Construction Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk & Issue Management

Cost Planning

Procurement

Leadership

Education

Degree in Project Management or related field

Relevant Project Management Qualification

Job description

About The Role

North Northamptonshire is currently on an exciting journey to transform its buildings and infrastructure. We are seeking a Construction Project Manager to join our Capital Projects team.

You will be responsible for delivering a range of capital construction projects or a programme of works from £25k to £25M. Your role will involve developing project briefs in collaboration with internal/external stakeholders—funders, services, and end users—and overseeing projects through design, specification, delivery, and completion.

You will lead construction projects by either directly managing smaller projects, procuring and managing contractors, or by managing external design and delivery teams for larger projects. These projects are based across North Northamptonshire, requiring attendance at site meetings or office meetings about twice a week.

The role involves managing multiple projects simultaneously across various council departments, including education, children’s services, leisure, assets, and communities.

If interested or seeking more information, please contact Victoria Phillipson at [e-mail].

What will you be doing?

1. Construction Project Management – delivering projects from brief through design and delivery.
2. Developing Project Briefs – understanding and interpreting the council’s strategic estate vision, especially in education, children’s services, leisure, and community sectors.
3. Stakeholder Management – building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Risk & Issue Management – developing, managing, and monitoring project risks and issues, ensuring they are costed and mitigated.
5. Finance – cost planning, business case development, managing project budgets, and maximizing value for money.
6. Procurement – identifying, procuring, and awarding contracts for professional services, surveys, design teams, and contractors.
7. Leadership – motivating and managing project teams and working groups to achieve project outcomes, developing internal and external relationships to overcome challenges.

About You

The successful candidate will be adaptable, with flexibility to accommodate project changes due to strategy, regulations, or outcomes. The role is primarily remote, with attendance at project sites and meetings approximately twice a week.

You should have a degree or equivalent experience, with a relevant project management qualification, and extensive experience managing complex construction projects. Knowledge of local authority processes, governance, approvals, and procurement is essential.

Our Benefits

At North Northamptonshire Council, we are committed to creating a vibrant working environment. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme with significant contributions
• Opportunities for skills and career development
• Leave entitlement of 28 days, rising to 33, plus bank holidays and optional extra days
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Programmes, wellbeing support, travel discounts, and active Employee Network Groups.

About Us

Our values—Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive, Trustworthy—guide our operations and decision-making. We are committed to inclusivity, demonstrated by our Disability Confident Employer status, and support for the Armed Forces community, aiming for Gold status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We also strive to be a carbon-neutral council by 2030.

Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council.