Lead Schools Estates Construction Manager

Reach South Academy Trust; Calne; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & development

Job summary

Reach South Academy Trust is seeking an Estates Construction Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of construction, refurbishment and capital improvement projects across its schools. You will oversee end-to-end project lifecycles, from feasibility to final accounts, ensuring safe, on-time delivery within budget.

Reporting to the Head of Estates and Compliance, you will manage budgets, procurement, CDM compliance and contract administration, while supporting sustainability and stakeholder

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in construction or a related field.
• Significant experience delivering construction projects from inception to completion.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts, procurement and contract administration.
• Experience managing budgets and capital investment programmes.
• Thorough understanding of CDM Regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing construction, refurbishment and maintenance projects across multiple academy sites.
• Leading procurement and tendering exercises for contractors and consultants.
• Administering and managing JCT construction contracts.
• Monitoring project performance, budgets, risks and quality standards.
• Managing SCA funded projects and expenditure.
• Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and Trust policies.
• Providing professional advice to school leaders and stakeholders.
• Supporting sustainability initiatives across the Trust.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

Health & safety compliance

Budget oversight

Education

Degree in Construction/Building Surveying/Quantity Surveying/Project Management/Estate Management

Tools

JCT contracts

Procurement processes

Contract administration

Job description

Reach South Academy Trust is seeking an Estates Construction Contracts Manager to lead the delivery of construction, refurbishment and capital improvement projects across its schools. You will oversee end-to-end project lifecycles, from feasibility to final accounts, ensuring safe, on-time delivery within budget.

Reporting to the Head of Estates and Compliance, you will manage budgets, procurement, CDM compliance and contract administration, while supporting sustainability and stakeholder