Group Project Manager

Stowe School Limited; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee significant refurbishment and construction projects. This role involves managing a diverse range of projects with values between £250K and £10m, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while liaising with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead teams effectively. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to the enhancement of the school's facilities and heritage. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing construction and refurbishment projects.
• Experience with projects up to £10m in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex refurbishment and new build projects on time and budget.
• Manage external consultants and contractors throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Communication Skills

Leadership

Strategic Decision Making

Education

HND/HNC in Construction Management

Professional qualification with RICS/CIOB

Job description

Hours of work: Approximately 37.5 hours per week (or as required)

Start date: Required from February 2025

Job Overview:

We have an exciting new role for the right candidate within our Estates Department. This post reports to the Group Director of Estates with regular contact with the Executive Leadership Team, Heads of Estate Management across the Group and School Governors.

The right person would be able to deliver new build and complex refurbishment projects across the Stowe Group with values ranging from £250K to £10m. To appoint and manage external consultants and contractors throughout the project life cycle; ensuring that projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the agreed specification.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Reporting to the Group Director of Estates to be responsible for the delivery of complex refurbishment and new build projects as instructed, including obtaining all relevant statutory approvals.
• To evaluate, appoint and manage external consultants including Architects, Quantity Surveyors, M&E Consultants, Health and Safety Advisors and where appropriate external Project Managers, and to act as the Client’s representative.
• To lead the procurement of projects including the tender process and selection of contractors. Thereafter to manage the budget and all reporting.
• To act as the key liaison with stakeholders in the Group delivering communication in a timely and efficient manner ensuring that the delivered project is in line with their requirements.
• To ensure compliance with and have a detailed understanding of all relevant Health and Safety and CDM regulations.
• To have a good understanding of construction contracts and processes.

Person Specification

The selection of candidates for short-listing will be based on this specification and candidates should bear this in mind when preparing their application and completing the application form:

Attributes

Qualifications

HND/HNC Construction Management/Project Management.

• Professional qualification with RICS/ CIOB.

Specialist Skills & Experience

• Proven track record of multiple projects covering construction and refurbishments within an active operational environment.
• Experience of managing projects up to £10m across complicated buildings.
• Understanding of Planning and Listed Building Consents.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations.
• Understanding of asbestos management legislation.
• Understanding of construction programmes and contracts.
• Instructing and managing external consultants.
• Clear thinking and able to make strategic and tactical decisions to progress the project within the constraints set.
• Worked within an educational environment.
• Worked within a Listed Building or Heritage setting.
• Understanding of leases.

Personal Qualities

• Strong leadership approach, engendering collaborative and innovative ways of working.
• Positive communication skills to motivate project team and develop a strong rapport with project stakeholders.
• Tact and diplomacy in order to get the co-operation of all parties.
• Collaborative working practices.
• Positive attitude and ability to work independently.
• Strives for excellence.
• Safeguarding experience (including leading complaint investigations).

To Apply: Please complete an application form, together with a CV and covering letter outlining why you are interested in the role.