Project Manager (Construction)

Kirklees Council; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead construction-related projects as part of its Capital Development and Delivery Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to deliver large-scale capital investments that transform community facilities. This position offers a permanent contract with a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Up to 33.5 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Family-friendly policies

Support for professional development

Flexibility in working arrangements

Discounts on travel and gym memberships

Robust pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong background in Client-side Project Management elements of construction projects.
• Proven track record of delivering Capital programmes and portfolios of projects.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver construction-related projects.
• Work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Client-side Team.
• Travel independently to construction sites.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Construction related qualification to a Graduate or Professional Qualification Level

Job description

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Organisation
Kirklees

Directorate
Place

Service Area
Development

Hours
37

Number of Jobs
1

Location(s)
Across Kirklees

Position type
Permanent

Grade
Grade 12

Salary
£45,091- £47,181

Enhancements / additional payments details

Advert Wording
This post has an additional Retention Payment of £3,000 per year (subject to annual review), which is split into two fixed payments - £1,500 in June and £1,500 in December. You would become eligible for the next payment following successful completion of your probationary period and a minimum of 6 months continuous employment at the Council.

Join Our Council’s Capital Development & Delivery Team as a Project Manager
This is an exciting and challenging time and we want to expand our team that manage and deliver construction-related projects, to achieve the Council’s ambitions.

Are you a skilled Project Manager ready to take on impactful, large-scale projects? Join our dynamic team and make a real difference in our community by helping us shape the future of Kirklees! This is your chance to work on major capital investments that transform schools, leisure centres, offices, heritage sites, and more.

The Role and Team
The advertised role forms part of the Council’s Capital Development and Delivery team which provides Client-side construction-based project management and quantity surveying services to the Council. The team delivers a wide variety of major projects and programmes involving new build and extension / remodelling schemes relating to schools, leisure centres, offices, depots, and listed buildings for example. This involves large scale Capital investment.

What We’re Looking For
We are seeking an individual with a strong background in the delivery of Client-side Project Management elements of construction projects.

The Postholder Must Have

• A construction related qualification to a Graduate or Professional Qualification Level, plus post qualification experience in the application of the knowledge for the delivery of construction related projects, or detailed demonstrable and relevant experience in leading and delivering major construction related capital projects
• Relevant experience associated with the wider role
• Excellent communication skills
• A proven track record of working on the delivery of Capital programmes and portfolios of projects from inception through to completion, working as part of a Multi- Disciplinary Client-side Team.
• Highly developed interpersonal, organisational and negotiation skills
• The ability to work in a high profile and demanding environment, working to tight deadlines relevant experience respective to the role.
• The ability to work flexibly as an individual and part of a team.
• The ability to travel independently to and from locations away from the office such as construction sites or consultant’s offices. In addition, individuals need to be able to visit construction sites and be able to ascend and descend scaffolding as an example, on accompanied visits.

If you’re a proactive, team-oriented individual with strong negotiation skills and the flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment, we want to meet you!

What’s In It for You?
We value our team members and provide a supportive, flexible work environment with great benefits:

• Support to continue your own personal professional development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Up to 33.5 days annual leave entitlement, plus 8 bank holidays
• Family-friendly policies to support your work-life balance
• Discounts on travel, parking, and gym memberships
• Credit Union access and a comprehensive health & wellbeing package
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Robust pension scheme

Ready to Make an Impact?
Tell us how your skills and experience align with our vision. Show us in your application how you meet the criteria listed in the Employee Specification of the Job Profile.

In your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlisting criteria detailed in the Employee Specification section of the Job Profile.

We look forward to having you join us in building a brighter future for Kirklees!

Apply now and let’s get started!

Steven Mawhinney is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: or phone: [phone] and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

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Closing date
05 October 2025, 11:55 PM

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