Project Manager (Poole Campus Programme) - Temporary (up to 2 years)

RNLI; Poole; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The RNLI seeks a Project Manager for the Poole Campus Optimisation Programme to lead the disposal and demolition of commercial properties. This multifaceted role requires strong project management skills and knowledge of construction processes, offering a competitive salary and benefits in a dedicated team committed to saving lives at sea.

Benefits

Flexible working

26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Outstanding pension scheme

Life assurance

Health scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing consultants, contractors, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Understanding of construction and demolition processes and health & safety legislation.
• Knowledge of property law and planning regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end process for disposal and demolition of properties.
• Ensure compliance with legal and environmental standards.
• Manage project plans, budgets, and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Experience in construction management

Job description

About Us

Our lifeboat crews and lifeguards need a dedicated, professional and talented team behind them so whatever the weather they can operate to the highest standards and save lives at sea.

Some of the benefits

• £44,586 - £52,454 (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
• Life assurance
• Health scheme
  
  

Your role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager on the Poole Campus Optimisation Programme. This is a multi-year programme to create a more cost effective, sustainable and engaging campus. The successful candidate will lead and manage the end-to-end process for the disposal and/or demolition of commercial properties within the organisation’s estate. This includes planning and executing the legal, technical, and operational aspects of each project, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies while maximising value and minimising risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Property Disposal
• Oversee the sale process for surplus commercial properties, including site assessments, valuations, marketing, and negotiations with prospective buyers.
• Liaise with agents, legal advisors, and surveyors to ensure smooth progression of transactions.
• Prepare and present disposal strategies and reports to senior leadership for approval.
• Demolition Management
• Scope, tender, and manage demolition works, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate the disconnection of services, site clearance, and waste disposal in compliance with environmental and health & safety regulations.
• Manage contractors and consultants on site and oversee adherence to CDM regulations.
• Legal and Compliance Oversight
• Ensure all sales and demolitions are compliant with relevant property, planning, health & safety, and environmental legislation.
• Lead on legal due diligence, title reviews, land registry matters, and resolution of encumbrances or easements.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Work with internal departments (legal, finance, facilities) and external stakeholders (planning authorities, utilities, tenants) to progress projects effectively.
• Communicate project status, risks, and decisions to executive stakeholders and board members as required.
• Risk and Project Management
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, risk registers, and timelines for each disposal and demolition project.
• Implement governance processes and reporting frameworks.
  

About You

The successful candidate will have proven experience managing consultants, contractors, and multi-disciplinary teams on projects related to commercial property. Ideally, you’ll have demonstrable understanding of construction and demolition processes and health & safety legislation (CDM Regulations), plus working knowledge of property law, contracts, and planning regulations.

With a proven mix of project management and people skills, you will be someone who leads with integrity and consideration. You’ll have excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills to help identify and resolve project risks and issues.

If you have the necessary qualities, skills and experience, and want to be part of a team where your efforts contribute to saving even more lives, then we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Diversity at the RNLI

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.