Project Manager, Capital Projects - Transform Estates

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

Job summary

Kirklees College, in partnership with Nigel Wright Group, is seeking a hands-on Project Manager for Capital Projects to lead a varied portfolio of estate improvements. You will work with the Head of Capital Projects and stakeholders to deliver projects that enhance the learner environment and value for money.

The role focuses on delivering capital schemes from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with CDM and Building Regulations while managing budgets, risks and handovers across a

Qualifications

• Experience delivering capital projects, refurbishments or construction programmes.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of construction legislation, CDM and Health & Safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• PRINCE2, APM PMQ, MSP or equivalent qualification, or demonstrable project management experience.
• 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 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

Capital project management

Contractor management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Degree or HNC/HND

Job description

Kirklees College, in partnership with Nigel Wright Group, is seeking a hands-on Project Manager for Capital Projects to lead a varied portfolio of estate improvements. You will work with the Head of Capital Projects and stakeholders to deliver projects that enhance the learner environment and value for money.

The role focuses on delivering capital schemes from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with CDM and Building Regulations while managing budgets, risks and handovers across a