HAR-013756 – Project Manager

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrow Council is seeking an experienced Capital Projects Manager to lead delivery across Harrow’s school estate and corporate properties. The role involves technical property guidance, budget control, and contractor oversight to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

You will visit schools and sites, prepare reports and liaise with Head Teachers and Governors, coordinating with consultants and external partners to deliver capital works and maintenance plans.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in property, construction or technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable project management experience.
• Enhanced DBS check suitable for working in schools.
• Ability to travel between Council sites and schools.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital and facilities projects from initial scope and design through procurement, delivery and handover.
• Deliver minor and major works across the school estate.
• Provide technical advice on property, construction, repairs and maintenance.
• Investigate building defects and develop repair and maintenance strategies.
• Manage project budgets, financial approvals, reporting and expenditure.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality, programme and compliance.
• Prepare project reports, specifications, programmes and tender documentation.
• Liaise with Head Teachers, Governors and external stakeholders.
• Support the 3-5 year Capital Maintenance Programme and PPM plans.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and statutory requirements.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Contractor management

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Diploma in property/construction or technical discipline

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD LT

Job description

Work Pattern: 35 hours per week , Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, Site and office-based, with travelacross the LondonBorough of Harrowas required.

PAYE Pay Rate: £24.81 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To manage the delivery of capital, facilities and planned maintenance projects across Harrow’s school estate and wider corporate properties. The role will provide technical property and construction advice, manage project budgets, programmes and contractors, and ensure projects are delivered safely, to specification, on time and within budget.

Typical Day

A typical day may involve visiting schools and construction sites, inspecting buildings and investigating defects, managing contractors, reviewing project progress and budgets, preparing reports and tender documentation, liaising with Head Teachers and Governors, and coordinating with Council teams, consultants and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage capital and facilities projects from initial scope and design through procurement, delivery and handover.
• Deliver minor and major works across the school estate.
• Provide technical advice on property, construction, repairs and maintenance.
• Investigate building defects and develop appropriate repair and maintenance strategies.
• Manage project budgets, financial approvals, reporting and expenditure.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality, programme and compliance.
• Prepare project reports, specifications, programmes and tender documentation.
• Liaise with Head Teachers, Governors, Council officers, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Support the development of the 3-5 year Capital Maintenance Programme and PPM plans.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant health & safety, construction and statutory requirements.
• Maintain project governance and documentation.
• Support the smooth handover of completed projects into routine maintenance.
• Manage competing priorities, including urgent repairs and maintenance issues.
• Carry out site inspections, including occasional work in confined or outdoor environments.

Key Skills

• Strong project management and technical construction knowledge.
• Experience managing capital projects and planned maintenance programmes.
• Good understanding of building defects, repairs and maintenance.
• Strong budget and contractor management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage projects independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of health, safety and construction legislation.
• Ability to produce clear reports, specifications and project documentation.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma or equivalent qualification in a relevant property, construction or technical discipline,or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrableproject management experience.
• Relevant technical knowledge and competence.
• Experience managing capital, construction, facilities or maintenance projects.
• Ability to manage budgets, programmes and contractor performance.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure.
• Enhanced DBS check suitable for working in schools.
• Ability to travel between Council sites and schools as required.

Desirable

• Qualified Building Surveyor or currently working towards professional qualification.
• Local authority experience.
• Experience within a Capital Projects environment.
• Experience usingMS Project and AutoCAD LT.
• Experience of building surveying, condition surveys and planned maintenance.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent.
• Experience managing school or public-sector estates projects.