Project Managers – Public Sector (Yorkshire)

Kingsley; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the public sector is seeking experienced Project Managers to join their Yorkshire-based team. This role offers the chance to work with local authorities on diverse construction projects, enhancing community spaces. With multiple positions available, from Senior Project Manager to Associate Director, candidates will have opportunities for career progression while making a meaningful impact. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a construction-related discipline and experience in public sector projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with public sector organisations, especially local authorities.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement and governance.

Responsibilities

• Advising local authority clients on capital programmes.
• Managing the full lifecycle of public sector projects.
• Leading procurement strategies and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Building Surveying

Project Management

Job description

Project Managers – Public Sector (Yorkshire)

Project Managers – Public Sector (Yorkshire)

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Multiple roles available: Senior Project Manager to Associate Director

Help shape the future of our public spaces and communities.

We are seeking experienced Project Managers with a strong background in the public sector to join a high-performing Yorkshire-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with local authorities and play a key role in advising on and delivering a diverse range of public sector construction, maintenance, and repair schemes across housing, leisure, and civic buildings.

With multiple positions available — from Senior Project Manager through to Associate Director — you’ll have the opportunity to build your career while making a meaningful impact in communities across the region.

• Make a difference, delivering projects that improve public services and enhance community spaces.
• Develop your career with clear progression pathways and exposure to varied, meaningful projects.
• Work on diverse schemes, from housing regeneration to leisure centres, town halls, and civic buildings.

What you’ll be doing:

• Advising and supporting local authority clients on the delivery of capital programmes, maintenance, and repair schemes.
• Building and nurturing long-term relationships with public sector clients, helping to grow both new and existing accounts.
• Managing the full lifecycle of public sector projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and compliance standards.
• Leading procurement strategies, contract administration, stakeholder engagement, and risk management.
• Ensuring projects meet sustainability, accessibility, and community value objectives.

What we’re looking for:

• A degree (or equivalent qualification) in a construction-related discipline such as construction management, quantity surveying, building surveying, or project management.
• Experience working with or for public sector organisations, particularly local authorities, housing associations, or government bodies.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement routes, frameworks, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative and proactive approach with a passion for delivering projects that positively impact local communities.

The opportunity:

Join a respected, market-leading team with a reputation for excellence in the public sector. With salaries ranging from £60,000 to £80,000 + benefits DOE, you will have the opportunity to grow your career, broaden your expertise, and play a key role in transforming local places and spaces.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Construction

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