Project Manager Construction in Nottingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction organization in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage construction projects from initiation to completion. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant discipline and proven experience within a multi-faceted construction environment. This role offers an attractive package including flexible working hours, a local government pension scheme, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Travel expenses

Local Government Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced parental pay

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience managing internal and external client relationships.
• Proven track record in a design function within construction.
• Good understanding of local government construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management from initiation to final account.
• Produce feasibility studies and delivery plans.
• Liaise with commercial teams on financial reporting.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Construction Knowledge

Client Relationship Management

Education

Degree in Architectural, Building Surveying, or Engineering

Job description

Project Manager - Construction

Arc Partnership is a joint venture between Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) and SCAPE. Formed in 2016 to support the council in creating an efficient, safe, and sustainable land and property portfolio.

We provide lifecycle property services, including the delivery of a high volume of multi-disciplinary projects, working with in-house architectural and engineering design teams as well as procuring and managing delivery by a range of local advisory and contractor supply chain partners.

We're growing our team in response to a significant pipeline of work, with an emphasis on education and development projects for Nottinghamshire County Council.

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our established team and take ownership of managing projects from initiation through to completion. Your experience will be grounded within Construction or Building Surveying, and the type of projects you'll be expected run vary from extensions, internal refurbishments, remedial works including re-roofing, ceilings, lighting and fire / intruder systems.

Your new role:

This is a full life cycle role - so you'll be required to produce feasibility studies and delivery plans ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to scope.

Working closely with our internal multi-disciplinary teams including designers and commercial teams and our internal Principal Contractor, Arc Construction Services, to deliver innovative cost-effective approaches to even the most complex challenges.

• Lead project management from initiation to final account.
• Develop, manage and deliver the programme and performance plan for your projects.
• Ensure that robust cost and delivery plans are provided for your projects at feasibility and delivery stage.
• Support design and delivery teams on all aspects of programme and performance.
• Actively contribute to a 'One Team' ethos, and full participation in Design and Delivery / Construction Services Teams decision making.
• Ensure that risk registers are managed at team, programme, and project level with appropriate mitigation, supported by the managed commercial function.
• Ensure that your programme and performance management information, including KPI performance, is in line with business reporting requirements.
• Liaise closely with commercial on monthly and quarterly financial reporting, with financial functional support.

What you'll bring:

We're looking for someone who wants to make a difference, with experience of managing internal and external client relationships in a complex environment, providing briefings and advice to committees and boards across a wide range of clients and stakeholders.

Essential

• Degree (or equivalent) in one of the following disciplines: Architectural; Building Surveying; Structural, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with Chartered / Membership of the relevant institution
• Prior NEC experience
• Proven experience of managing a design function within a multi-facetted construction design, project management and contracting business
• Good understanding of construction within Local Government and the wider Public Sector
• Strong design, commercial, financial and contractor management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively present technical information, present arguments to influence and persuade audiences with different backgrounds and levels of understanding

Desirable

• A basic understanding of sustainability in the workplace, and be committed to supporting the business with its carbon reduction strategy

What we offer you:

• An attractive package (based on experience).
• Travel expenses, to and from site.
• Local Government Pension Scheme including generous employer contributions and life assurance of 3x salary.
• BUPA Private Medical Insurance.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and additional birthday leave.
• Enhanced paternity and maternity pay.
• Based in our Nottingham office, we also offer flexible working hours to support your work/life balance.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter by 31st October 2025.

To find out more about us, please visit www.arc-partnership.co.uk or email [e-mail] to arrange an informal chat.

We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and orientations, as well as parents, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

If you would like any support with the application process or require the job information in an alternative format please contact the HR Team on 0800 669 6565.