Estates Project Manager: Refurbishment & Construction Lead

Agincare Head Office Services; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Blue Light discount

EAP

Company pension

National projects exposure

Job summary

Agincare Head Office Services is seeking an Estates Project Manager to lead refurbishment, redevelopment and construction across a national portfolio. The role is field-based with one day per week at the Portland, Dorset head office and regular travel to sites across regions.

You will manage multiple projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, programme adherence and value for money, while coordinating with contractors, consultants and operational teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing construction, refurbishment, redevelopment or capital projects.
• Strong understanding of contractor management, procurement processes and commercial negotiations.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously across varied property portfolios.
• Knowledge of project budgeting, cost control and achieving best value outcomes.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage refurbishment, redevelopment, extension and construction projects from inception through to completion.
• Prepare feasibility studies, project specifications, client briefs, design briefs and tender documentation.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors, subcontractors, designers and professional consultants.
• Manage projects through all stages including feasibility, budgeting, procurement, delivery, commissioning, handover and final account agreement.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within approved budgets and to agreed quality standards.
• Lead Planning, Building Control and local authority approval processes.
• Monitor project programmes, risks, budgets and change control processes.
• Conduct regular site visits, progress meetings and quality inspections across multiple locations.
• Hold contractors accountable for delivery standards, quality and value for money.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant legislation, including Health & Safety, CDM Regulations, Fire Safety requirements, Building Regulations and Planning legislation.
• Minimise disruption within live operational environments and maintain safe working practices for residents, children, families, colleagues and visitors.
• Provide clear progress, financial and risk updates to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure all project documentation, certifications, warranties, compliance records and operation & maintenance manuals are received and properly handed over at project completion.

Skills

Contractor management

Budgeting

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Planning

Health & Safety

Job description

Agincare Head Office Services is seeking an Estates Project Manager to lead refurbishment, redevelopment and construction across a national portfolio. The role is field-based with one day per week at the Portland, Dorset head office and regular travel to sites across regions.

You will manage multiple projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, programme adherence and value for money, while coordinating with contractors, consultants and operational teams.