Construction Project Manager

Leeds Building Society; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus up to 12%

Matched pension contributions up to 10

26 days holiday plus BH and holiday196

2 days volunteering per year

Job summary

Leeds Building Society is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee the refurbishment of the Community Hub, from contractor appointment through handover. The role reports to the Property Portfolio Manager and supports community outcomes.

The 6-month Fixed Term Contract offers hybrid working, with emphasis on governance, budget control and stakeholder engagement to deliver project milestones and social value.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering construction or refurbishment projects from procurement through to handover.
• Strong planning and budget management with governance and reporting.
• Experience coordinating consultants, contractors and internal teams on complex builds.

Responsibilities

• Lead refurbishment of the Community Hub from contractor appointment through to handover.
• Manage project programme, budget, risks and changes, keeping stakeholders informed.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal teams for procurement and approvals.
• Oversee contractual, health and safety and governance requirements during delivery.
• Manage grant-funding requirements, preparing progress reports and expenditure forecasts.

Skills

Project management

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Governance

Health & safety

Grant funding

Contract management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

How you'll help us live our purpose

We've been helping our members save for their future and buy their own home since 1875. Join us and you'll play a big role in helping us to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.

It's a purpose that drives everything we do. And you can play your part too - join our Property Services team as a Construction Project Manager.

This is a 6-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity.

How you'll make a difference

You’ll lead the refurbishment of our Community Hub, from contractor appointment through to completion and handover. Reporting to our Property Portfolio Manager, you’ll take the project from contractor appointment through to completion and handover, helping deliver its agreed community and social value outcomes.

• Manage the project programme, budget, risks and changes, keeping delivery on track and stakeholders informed of progress and key decisions.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal teams, overseeing procurement, mobilisation, design reviews and technical approvals.
• Oversee contractual, statutory, health and safety and governance requirements throughout delivery.
• Manage grant-funding requirements, preparing progress reports, expenditure forecasts and claims, with accurate records to support audits and funding reviews.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, training and handover, ensuring project milestones and agreed community outcomes are delivered and evidenced.

What will you bring to the role?

• Proven experience delivering construction, refurbishment, capital investment or property projects, from procurement and mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Strong project planning and budget management skills, with experience managing risks, issues, governance and reporting.
• Experience coordinating consultants, managing contractors, cost, programme and change on construction/refurbishment projects.
• Ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, particularly working with Local Authorities and charity organisations.
• A proactive, practical approach to solving problems, with the confidence to challenge, influence and make informed decisions.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and maintain progress.
• A good understanding of construction health and safety requirements and project governance.
• Clear communication, report-writing and presentation skills, supported by proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Experience of grant-funded projects or working in a regulated or governance-led environment would be an advantage. A relevant qualification in project management, construction or property, or membership of a professional body such as APM, CIOB or RICS, would be desirable.

And in return, you'll get the best from us:

• Hybrid working
• Annual bonus of up to 12%
• Matched pension contributions up to 10%
• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme
• 2 days' volunteering per year

We'll give you a place to belong with the support to learn, develop and shape a meaningful career.

Why choose us?

Our business is centred around our people. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do, as shown by our Inclusive Employers Gold accreditation in 2023 and 2025. We're committed to equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

You'll be joining a truly purpose-focused culture which helped us win the Leading with Purpose award at the 2023Business Culture Awards. This recognises how we've embedded our purpose with our colleagues, and the actions we've taken to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.