Project/ Specialist Manager

Colbern Limited; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Schools Improvement Programme. This role involves developing a prioritisation methodology and managing consultant teams to prepare design and tender packages. Candidates should have a qualification in the built environment and project management experience in education projects. The role is hybrid, requiring in-office work 2-3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Built environment qualification (e.g., architect/technician/building services engineer/building surveyor).
• Construction industry project management qualification (e.g., RICS).
• Experience in education projects and delivering within critical timescales.

Responsibilities

• Develop prioritisation methodology for the 2026 programme.
• Engage with stakeholders and members.
• Produce a Cabinet Report for the 2026 programme.
• Manage consultants to prepare design and tender packages.
• Coordinate quality service to schools on asset management advice.

Skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Delivery track record

Education project experience

Understanding of public sector processes

Education

Built environment qualification

Construction industry Project Management qualification (e.g., RICS)

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager - Schools Improvement Programme • Liverpool • Contract • £359.55 per day PAYE or £475 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager for the Schools Improvement Programme. Hybrid working – minimum 2-3 days a week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Develop prioritisation methodology based on AMP data and building condition surveys for the 2026 programme.
• Engage with key stakeholders and members.
• Produce a Cabinet Report with a recommendation for the 2026 programme to fit available/anticipated budgets (for November 2025 meeting).
• Manage term consultant (Aecom) to prepare design and tender packages.
• Put in place the delivery programme for 2026.
• Coordinate quality service to schools on asset management advice and their responsibilities, including liaison with external and LCC professionals and advisers.
• General management of progress and lead liaison with other colleagues (e.g. Planning) and stakeholders (e.g. Archdiocese and Dioceses, school representatives) on the Primary Capital Programme.
• Lead on reporting of the annual capital programme to senior officers and members as required by Corporate Financial and Standing Orders; ensure up-to-date information is entered into the AMP system (Concerto) and Verto.
• Identify and, where possible, target all funding sources to maximise capital investment in schools.
• Support Education team and review proposals for schools’ directly delivered schemes; approve grant payments.
• Support the Head of Service in the overall management and delivery of the Liverpool Schools Programme as requested.
• Provide general advice on procurement and delivery issues to team members and stakeholder groups.
• Uphold equal opportunities in employment, in advice and in service delivery.
• Comply with all health and safety legislation and Council policy, taking appropriate action where necessary.

Essential knowledge and skills

• Built environment qualification (e.g., architect/technician/building services engineer/building surveyor).
• Construction industry Project Management qualification (e.g., RICS).
• Highly effective communicator, positive attitude and flexibility.
• Track record of delivery.
• Experience in education projects and delivering within critical timescales.
• Understanding of public sector processes, DfE funding and Building Bulletins.

Application notes

Please visit our website for more opportunities: colbernlimited.co.uk

The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. If shortlisted, Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited, along with our clients, is an equal opportunities employer.