Project Manager

Bright Horizons; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in childcare services is seeking a Project Manager to join their Property, Capital Projects and Facility Team. The role involves managing a diverse portfolio of properties, ensuring operational sustainability and safety, and overseeing multiple projects. This full-time, hybrid position operates with flexible working arrangements and offers a variety of benefits, including discounted childcare and wellbeing resources.

Benefits

Flexible working and holiday entitlements

40% discounted childcare

Discounts on retailers, groceries, cinema tickets, holidays, and more

Wellbeing resources supporting daily life

Qualifications

• Experience in refurbishment construction processes.
• Exceptional communication skills for managing contractors.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 20-25 projects with budgets ranging from £25k to £300k.
• Manage project meetings, budgets, and compliance.
• Coordinate external consultants and building control.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Health & Safety focus

Education

Diploma or degree in construction-related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Hours: Full Time / Hybrid / Monday to Friday

Location: Hybrid role – with visits to our nurseries and our HO in Northampton

The Role

The Project Manager will be part of the Property, Capital Projects and Facility Team, managing a portfolio of approximately 285 properties, including new acquisitions. The portfolio includes about 215 leaseholds and 70 freeholds across the UK, mainly in the southeast.

The team aims to ensure operational sustainability, safety, portfolio expansion, refurbishment, and cost management, adding value to the business.

The Project Manager will oversee 20-25 projects, each valued between £25k and £300k, with an annual capital spend of approximately £13m.

What We Can Offer You

• Flexible working and holiday entitlements
• 40% discounted childcare
• Discounts on retailers, groceries, cinema tickets, holidays, and more
• Wellbeing resources supporting daily life

Why Bright Horizons?

We value honesty, excellence, accountability, respect, and teamwork. We operate over 300 nurseries in the UK and have been recognized as a Great Place to Work annually since 2006. Our charity supports children and families in crisis, and employees receive a paid volunteer day annually.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Review financial performance and project briefs
• Survey, scope, and draft tender documents for refurbishments
• Review tenders and perform value engineering
• Manage business case preparation and obtain approvals
• Draft contracts and insurance documents
• Manage project meetings, snagging, and administration
• Supervise budgets, valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Coordinate external consultants and building control
• Manage health and safety, asbestos surveys, and compliance
• Build relationships with colleagues, contractors, and partners
• Support the Property Leadership Team in capital works
• Review designs, specifications, and contractor performance
• Analyze cost data for budgeting and planning
• Provide technical support to facilities colleagues
• Act as the primary contact for nursery-related queries
• Support team members during leave periods

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in refurbishment construction processes
• Good written skills for reports and presentations
• Exceptional communication skills for managing contractors
• Focus on health & safety
• Strong analytical skills for tender and cost review
• Knowledge of construction costs and financial performance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in construction-related fields (Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Construction Management)
• Or 10 years managing construction/refurbishment contracts
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures

We look forward to receiving your application!