Project Manager - Capital Programme Delivery NCCHS

Leicestershire County Council; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Hybrid working

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of major high-rise residential refurbishment, building safety and capital investment projects. You will manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence and quality, while coordinating consultants, contractors and residents.

This hybrid role offers a permanent contract, a starting salary of £47,665 rising to £50,908, and a generous pension, with benefits and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-rise construction/refurbishment projects.
• Knowledge of Building Safety legislation and CDM regulations.
• Ability to manage programmes, budgets and risks.
• Strong stakeholder management with residents and senior leaders.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Contract management experience (NEC/JCT).

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of major high-rise refurbishment and capital projects.
• Manage projects from inception to completion on time and within budget.
• Oversee risk management, budget control and contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with Building Safety requirements.
• Engage with residents and stakeholders throughout delivery.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors and internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Contract management

Team leadership

Building Safety compliance

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 £47,665 per annum (Level one) rising to £50,908 per 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 seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of major high-rise residential refurbishment, building safety and capital investment projects. The role will be responsible for managing projects from inception through to completion, ensuring that all works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

You will lead multidisciplinary project teams, managing consultants, contractors and stakeholders while ensuring compliance with Building Safety requirements, CDM Regulations and all relevant legislative obligations. The successful candidate will oversee programme delivery, risk management, contract administration, budget control and resident engagement, ensuring that projects achieve positive outcomes for both residents and the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional with strong technical knowledge, excellent leadership skills and a proven track record of successfully delivering complex, high-value construction projects within occupied residential environments.

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

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience delivering high-value, complex high-rise construction or refurbishment projects from inception to completion.
• Strong knowledge of Building Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, fire safety requirements and statutory compliance within residential buildings.
• Demonstrable ability to manage project programmes, budgets, risks and contractor performance, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with residents, consultants, contractors and senior leaders.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, including architects, engineers, surveyors and specialist consultants, to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management experience, ideally within NEC and/or JCT environments, with a focus on quality, safety and value for money.

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Closing Date: 8 October 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.

Interview date: Likely to take place w/c 19 October 2026 – Please note, this is subject to change.

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