Project Manager - Learning Estate - MID07042

ZipRecruiter; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Project Manager to oversee project management activities within the Learning Estate. The successful candidate will coordinate with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. A degree in management and experience in project consultation with stakeholders are essential. The position is based in Dalkeith, Scotland, offering a salary of £39,128.74 per annum.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in management or a related discipline.
• Experience of leading project consultation with stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of School Estate Planning and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management activities within the Learning Estate.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and ensure compliance.
• Interpret complex data and identify trends.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

School planning and design

Education

Degree in management or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Project Manager - Learning Estate

Directorate: Children, People and Partnerships

Location: Fairfield House

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Normal office hours

Weeks per year: 52

Salary: Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £39,128.74 per annum. Midlothian Council policy is to appoint to the first point on the salary scale.

Closing date: Wednesday 1st October 2025

Interview date: Friday 10th October 2025

Responsibilities

The job description provided covers knowledge requirements and formal conditions of employment. The specific day-to-day responsibilities are not explicitly listed in the text. The following implied responsibilities can be inferred from the role title and context but are not stated as explicit duties in the original wording: leading project management activities within the Learning Estate, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and guidance.

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in management or a related discipline with experience of project management and school planning and design.
• Experience of leading project consultation with a range of stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of School Estate Planning and associated legislation and guidance; ability to analyse and interpret complex data, identify detail and trends.
• Understanding of forthcoming or proposed developments and Government funding streams/requirements to be fully competent in the role.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be borne by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk.

Please note: Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland when your certificate is available to view. It is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will incur additional cost.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you require a reasonable adjustment, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is undergoing transformation and may require internal candidates to be interviewed for some vacancies. Internal candidates may experience a longer delay before application outcomes are advised.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, or you are a care-experienced person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.