IT Project Manager - FTC

Wates; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Leeds is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee and deliver innovative IT projects. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects across the Construction Group, with a focus on establishing strong project structures and leading diverse teams. The role requires a proven track record in managing projects using Waterfall and Agile methodologies, excellent organizational skills, and strong stakeholder engagement abilities. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and extensive corporate benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus

Flexible working

Travel covered to sites

Private Medical

26 days holidays + bank holidays

Learning and development activities

Industry-leading family leave benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Exceptional ability to manage conflicting demands and juggle multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of Business Analysis as part of a broader PM role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of projects across the Construction Group.
• Manage risks and ensure project outputs meet timelines and quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management Expertise

Organisational Skills

Technical & Analytical Skills

Leadership & Communication

Education

Certifications such as Prince2 Practitioner, PMI, or MSP

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

IT Project Manager – Construction - 12 month FTC

Are you a dynamic and experienced Project Manager looking to make an impact in IT within the construction industry? We are seeking a skilled professional to join our IT Construction Team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative IT projects that drive business transformation.

As an IT Project Manager, you’ll oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects across the Construction Group. You will establish project structures, lead diverse teams, manage risks, and ensure project outputs meet agreed-upon timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your project management expertise, IT knowledge, and business acumen to drive successful project outcomes while working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Job Role

• Project Planning & Delivery: Define and agree on project scope, deliverables, timelines, and cost criteria to ensure alignment with business goals; develop project structures, roles, and teams for efficient delivery.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Plan, manage, and track project progress, ensuring outputs are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards; produce regular reports to keep stakeholders informed and ensure governance compliance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives; clarify business needs and ensure teams are prepared and resourced for change implementation.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues effectively, taking a proactive approach to problem resolution.
• Team Leadership: Lead, guide, and coach project teams to deliver high‑quality work that aligns with the project plan and business requirements.

Experience

• Project Management Expertise: Proven experience managing projects using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies; deep understanding of project management principles and best practices; track record of delivering diverse technical and business solutions across varying scales.
• Organisational Skills: Exceptional ability to manage conflicting demands, maintain attention to detail, and juggle multiple priorities effectively.
• Technical & Analytical Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Project to an intermediate level; experience in Business Analysis as part of a broader PM role.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong stakeholder management skills, able to work across multiple projects and teams; a self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and takes ownership of their projects.

Qualifications

• Essential:
  • Experience as a Project Manager.
  • Certifications such as Prince2 Practitioner, PMI, or MSP.
• Preferred:
  • Experience in the construction industry is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with managing the full lifecycle of business application projects.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary & bonus
• Flexible working – this role will be based in the Leeds office two days a week.
• Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
• Extensive corporate benefits including Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…
• Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
• Industry leading family leave benefits to include 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting