Project Manager - Capital Projects

Nigel Wright Group; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees College is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Capital Projects to lead a portfolio of refurbishment and new-build schemes across its estate. You will work closely with the Head of Capital Projects and key stakeholders to deliver projects that enhance the learner environment and value for money.

The role requires robust planning, budgeting and risk management skills, with a focus on minimizing disruption to teaching and learning and ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the

Qualifications

• Experience delivering capital projects, refurbishments or construction programmes.
• Strong project planning, budgeting and risk management skills.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of construction legislation, CDM and Health & Safety requirements.
• PRINCE2, APM PMQ, MSP or equivalent qualification, or demonstrable project management experience.
• Experience within Further or Higher Education or public sector would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects and refurbishment schemes from inception to completion.
• Coordinate programmes, budgets, risks and project reporting.
• Manage contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Monitor costs, programme performance and project risks.
• Ensure compliance with CDM, Building Regulations and relevant governance requirements.
• Work closely with stakeholders to minimise disruption to teaching and learning.
• Support project handover, commissioning and snagging.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree or HNC/HND

PRINCE2/APM MSP qualification

RICS/CIOB/APM membership (advantageous)

Job description

The Opportunity

Nigel Wright Group is partnering with Kirklees College to recruit a Project Manager - Capital Projects, joining the College at an exciting stage in the development of its Estates function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on Project Manager to take responsibility for a varied portfolio of capital and estate improvement projects, working closely with the Head of Capital Projects and stakeholders across Kirklees College.

The focus will be on delivering successful projects while improving the quality, sustainability and functionality of the estate, supporting the learner experience and delivering value for money.

The Role

You will:

• Manage capital projects and refurbishment schemes from inception to completion.
• Coordinate programmes, budgets, risks and project reporting.
• Manage contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Monitor costs, programme performance and project risks.
• Ensure compliance with CDM, Building Regulations and relevant governance requirements.
• Work closely with stakeholders to minimise disruption to teaching and learning.
• Support project handover, commissioning and snagging.

About You

We are looking for an experienced project professional with:

• Experience delivering capital projects, refurbishments or construction programmes.
• Strong project planning, budgeting and risk management skills.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of construction legislation, CDM and Health & Safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

A PRINCE2, APM PMQ, MSP or equivalent qualification, or demonstrable project management experience, is required. RICS, CIOB or APM membership and a relevant degree or HNC/HND would be advantageous.

Experience within Further or Higher Education, local government or the wider public sector would also be beneficial.

Why join Kirklees College?

• Play a key role in delivering projects that directly enhance the student and learning environment.
• Work across a diverse multi‑site estate with varied construction and refurbishment requirements.
• Join an organisation investing in its estate and capital programmes.

Nigel Wright Group is working in partnership with Kirklees College on this appointment.