Higher Education Construction Project Manager

Arcadis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead Higher Education construction and capital projects from planning to handover. You will manage budgets, programmes, risks, governance and contract compliance while engaging with clients and stakeholders.

You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, drive account growth, and contribute to bid writing and proposals. Experience with live projects and JCT contracts is important; MRICS/MAPM is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven Project Manager experience in construction or the built environment.
• Experience delivering capital projects, refurbishment, fit-out, or infrastructure schemes.
• Higher Education project experience strongly preferred.
• Strong client management, commercial, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience managing complex projects in live environments.
• Bid writing or account management experience desirable.
• MRICS or MAPM accreditation advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction and capital projects for Higher Education clients from planning through to handover
• Manage budgets, programme, risk, governance, and contract compliance
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors
• Build strong client relationships and support account growth
• Contribute to bid writing, tenders, and proposal development
• Drive high-quality, efficient, and commercially successful delivery

Skills

Project management

Construction

Client management

Bid writing

MRICS/MAPM

Job description

Arcadis in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead Higher Education construction and capital projects from planning to handover. You will manage budgets, programmes, risks, governance and contract compliance while engaging with clients and stakeholders.

You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, drive account growth, and contribute to bid writing and proposals. Experience with live projects and JCT contracts is important; MRICS/MAPM is advantageous.