Project Manager

Warwickshire County Council; Warwick; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Agile working

Generous annual leave

Vivup discounts

Job summary

Warwickshire County Council is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio within its Capital Projects and Development Team. Based at Shire Hall, Warwick, you will drive projects from inception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence and quality across education and corporate facilities.

You will manage scheme development, procurement, consultant appointments and contract oversight, while engaging with internal clients, elected members and

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing complex construction projects.
• Experience delivering capital projects in education.
• Strong knowledge of procurement methods and development processes.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors, budgets and contracts.
• Excellent commercial awareness balancing quality, cost and programme.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a varied portfolio of large and complex construction projects from inception to completion.
• Manage all aspects of the project lifecycle: feasibility, procurement, consultant appointment, contract management and budget control.
• Develop procurement strategies and ensure projects are delivered safely, sustainably and to high standards.
• Collaborate with internal clients, elected members, consultants and contractors to deliver outcomes for Warwickshire communities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget & procurement

Contract management

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education sector experience

Education

Construction-related degree

Professional institution membership

Job description

Join the Capital Projects and Development Team, a highly respected team within Construction Services that plays a vital role in delivering Warwickshire County Council's ambitious capital programme. We are responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of projects that improve and enhance the Council's property estate, with a particular focus on education and corporate facilities.

Working closely with colleagues, consultants, contractors and stakeholders across the Council, the team delivers innovative, sustainable and high-quality construction projects that make a real difference to local communities. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative, professional and supportive environment where your expertise will directly contribute to shaping Warwickshire's future infrastructure.

About the role

We are looking for a driven Construction Project Manager to lead a varied portfolio of large and complex construction projects within our demanding capital programme, working with our highly regarded team.

Based at Shire Hall, Warwick, you will take projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery to agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards. You will manage all aspects of the project lifecycle, including scheme development, feasibility, procurement, consultant appointment, contract management, budget control and stakeholder engagement.

Working alongside internal clients, elected members, consultants and contractors, you will provide expert project management support across a range of new build, extension, refurbishment and property development schemes. You will also contribute to the development of procurement strategies and help ensure that projects are delivered safely, sustainably and in accordance with best practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional who enjoys managing multiple projects, building strong relationships and delivering meaningful outcomes for communities across Warwickshire.

Key Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will bring substantial experience managing complex construction projects and a proven track record of delivering projects from concept through to completion.

You will have:

• A construction-related degree or equivalent qualification.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution (or be working towards membership), alongside a commitment to continuing professional development.
• Significant project management experience within the construction industry.
• Experience of delivering capital projects within the education sector.
• Strong knowledge of construction design principles, procurement methods and the full development process.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors, project budgets and contractual arrangements.
• Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to balance quality, cost and programme objectives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage effectively at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, self-motivated and flexible approach to work.
• A full driving licence and the ability to travel throughout Warwickshire when required.

If you are an experienced construction professional looking for an opportunity to deliver impactful projects within a large and varied capital programme, we would love to hear from you.

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feelsvalued, included, safe, supported,andwelcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund'

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivupbenefits and discounts platform.

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Additional Information

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

If you are applying for this role on a secondment basis please ensure you have permission from your line manager.

To discuss the role please contact David Lockhart on [e-mail]

Closing date:12th November 2026
Interview date:TBC

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact [e-mail] and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more