Project Manager - Capital Programme Delivery NCCHS

Nottingham City Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Capital Programme Delivery team. You will lead major high-rise residential refurbishment and capital investment projects, coordinating contractors, architects and engineers to deliver safety, quality and long-term performance.

You’ll manage programmes, budgets and risk while navigating Building Safety Act requirements and regulator processes for occupied buildings.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-rise residential refurbishment in occupied buildings.
• Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act and Regulator requirements.
• Proven ownership of complex projects including scope, schedule, cost and risk.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams (contractors, architects, engineers, surveyors, consultants).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across residents and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver major high-rise refurbishment and capital investment projects across Nottingham.
• Lead project programmes and budgets, monitor risk, and ensure quality and safety.
• Coordinate contractors, architects, engineers, surveyors, and consultants to achieve outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with Building Safety Act and Regulator processes.
• Provide clear ownership and decision-making throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

High-rise delivery

Programme & budget management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Tools

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

Role: Project Manager – Capital Programme Delivery

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 Hours Per Week - Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30am – 5:00pm

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker - working time will be split between your work base and working remotely in agreement with the Line Manager.

Salary: Grade I - starting salary of£47,665per annum (Level one) rising to£50,908per annum(Level four)

Location: Harvey Road, NG8 3BB

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Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Capital Programme Delivery team and take a leading role in delivering major high-rise residential refurbishment, building safety and capital investment projects across Nottingham.

This is an opportunity to take real ownership of complex projects from inception through to completion, working on occupied high-rise residential buildings and delivering improvements that directly contribute to the safety, quality and long-term performance of our homes.

You will lead multidisciplinary project teams and work closely with contractors, architects, engineers, surveyors and specialist consultants. You will be responsible for driving projects forward, managing programmes and budgets, identifying and controlling risk, monitoring contractor performance and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality.

A key part of the role will be working within the requirements of the Building Safety Act and Building Safety Regulator processes, ensuring projects are appropriately planned, coordinated and managed through the required stages.

We are looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving complex delivery challenges and making informed decisions. You will have the opportunity to manage significant high-rise projects and play an important role in the continued investment and improvement of Nottingham's council housing.

This is a meaningful opportunity to deliver real impact for communities across the city.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Proven experience successfully delivering high-rise residential refurbishment and major capital projects from inception through to completion, including working within occupied residential environments.
2. Strong practical knowledge of the Building Safety Act and Building Safety Regulator requirements with experience of delivering projects within the regulatory environment for higher-risk residential buildings.
3. A strong track record of taking ownership of complex projects, including programme, budget, risk, quality and change management, while driving delivery and resolving issues effectively
4. Experience leading and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, including contractors, architects, engineers, surveyors and specialist consultants, to achieve successful project outcomes.
5. Strong commercial and contract management experience with the ability to manage contractor performance, costs and value for money and experience of NEC and/or JCT contracts would be adventitious
6. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work effectively with residents, contractors, consultants, senior leaders and other key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

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Closing Date: 1 November 2026 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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