Project Manager

The Supply Register; South Shields; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Tyne Coast College in South Tyneside is seeking a proactive Project Manager for a high-profile new-build capital project. You will lead the client-side role, coordinating consultants, contractors and internal teams to ensure delivery from planning through to handover, within time and budget constraints.

The successful candidate will have significant capital project experience in construction or estates, strong governance and reporting skills, and a collaborative leadership style.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering capital projects or programmes (construction/estates).
• Experience managing external consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing decant activities and capital programmes or property strategies.
• Strong knowledge of project reporting, governance, budget management and risk management.
• Working knowledge of planning requirements, building regulations and health and safety legislation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive projects forward.

Responsibilities

• As Project Manager, act as client-side representative ensuring safe, on-time delivery within budgets and standards.
• Lead and coordinate external consultants, contractors and specialist teams.
• Support capital project budgets, funding requirements and cashflows.
• Develop and maintain project reporting and governance for senior leaders and funders.
• Manage relationships with Local Authorities, construction partners and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with leaders and curriculum teams to meet strategic and operational needs.
• Support decant/transition plans to minimise disruption to teaching.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget & risk management

Reporting & governance

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Professional qualification in Project Management / Construction or built environment (Level 4+)

Job description

Project Manager - Capital Projects (New Build)

Tyne Coast College | South Tyneside Campus

Salary: £24.43 - £43.03 per hoyr (inclusive of holiday pay)

Contract: Temp ongoing position

Help Shape the Future of Tyne Coast College

Tyne Coast College is embarking on one of the most significant periods of investment in its history, with an ambitious capital programme set to transform its estate, enhance the learner experience and deliver outstanding facilities to support the future skills needs of the region.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering an exciting new-build development at our South Tyneside Campus.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established project professional with experience in capital projects, construction or estates management to take on a key client-side role within a major transformation programme.

Working closely with the Executive Director of Infrastructure and Transformation, you will provide project leadership, technical expertise and coordination, ensuring the successful delivery of the new-build project from planning through to completion.

About the Role

As Project Manager, you will act as the College's client-side representative, working closely with external consultants, contractors, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to ensure the new-build project is delivered safely, on time, within agreed budgets and to the required standards.

You will play a key role in:

• Leading and supporting the successful delivery of the new-build project as part of the College's wider capital investment programme.
• Coordinating external consultants, contractors and specialist teams, ensuring effective project management and delivery.
• Supporting the management of capital project budgets, funding requirements and agreed project cashflows.
• Developing and maintaining effective project reporting and governance arrangements, providing updates and assurance to senior leaders, Governors and funding bodies.
• Managing relationships with external stakeholders, including Local Authorities, construction partners and other strategic organisations.
• Working collaboratively with College leaders and curriculum teams to ensure the new facilities meet the College's strategic ambitions and operational requirements.
• Supporting decant and transition arrangements, ensuring minimal disruption to teaching, learning and wider College activities.
• Ensuring appropriate consideration is given to health and safety, planning, building regulations and relevant statutory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Project Manager who can demonstrate the experience, leadership and communication skills needed to manage a complex capital project within a busy educational environment.

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant experience of successfully delivering capital projects or programmes, ideally within construction, estates or the built environment.
• Experience of managing external consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience of managing decant activities and implementing capital programmes or property strategies.
• Strong knowledge of project reporting, governance, budget management and risk management.
• A working knowledge of planning requirements, building regulations and health and safety legislation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, work collaboratively and drive projects forward to successful completion.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a professional qualification in Project Management, Construction or a related built environment discipline at Level 4 or equivalent.

Why Join Tyne Coast College?

This is an opportunity to be part of a major investment that will leave a lasting legacy for students, staff and the wider South Tyneside community.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile new-build development, working alongside senior College leaders and industry professionals to help shape the future of the College's facilities and learning environment.

Tyne Coast College is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

The College is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable groups. All staff are expected to share this commitment and comply with relevant safeguarding and Prevent responsibilities.

Interested in making a lasting impact?