Projects Team Manager (Investment)

Morgan Philips Group; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent public sector organisation in Glasgow seeks a Projects Team Leader responsible for managing construction projects within a billion-pound portfolio. This role requires strong leadership, budget management, and compliance oversight. The successful candidate will offer a competitive salary of 53K to 62K, hybrid working options, and extensive benefits including generous holidays and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working

35-hour working week

38.5 days annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in delivering complex construction projects.
• Ability to motivate across disciplines and provide guidance.
• Strong flexibility and adaptability under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in delivering projects within budget and timelines.
• Manage the Capital Plan and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Identify and manage redevelopment opportunities.

Skills

Managing professional teams

Delivering construction projects within budget

Capital plan management

Communication skills

Analytical and diagnostic skills

Understanding of statutory requirements

Education

Professional Membership of a relevant construction governing body

Job description

Projects Team Leader (Investments)

My client is a prominent public sector organisation that manages a billion‑pound commercial portfolio which includes over 1800 assets in retail, office, industrial and mixed‑used properties. They have an incredible opportunity for a Projects Team Leader to join the team.

The Projects Team Manager will invest in the portfolio by identifying opportunities for improvements, refurbishment, re‑purposing and new build. They will provide professional and technical services, promote safe working practices and champion Health & Safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage professional and technical staff in the efficient delivery to meet challenging timescales within budget requirements.
• Manage the Capital Plan.
• Deliver Capital projects to improve and enhance the existing portfolio within budget and to programme.
• Provide due diligence.
• Assemble and manage professional/technical team(s) in a collaborative working environment.
• Identify opportunities for redevelopment, re‑purposing, rationalisation of the portfolio.
• Procurement and management of supply chains.
• Resource management, programming, management and cost control of projects.
• Performance management of projects teams.
• Ensure compliance with Statutory requirements such as CDM duties, HASWA, Equality Act 2010, Asbestos and Legionella.
• Responsible for ensuring Health and Safety and risk management procedures are understood and adhered to.

Required Skills:

• Experience of successfully managing professional teams to deliver construction projects within budget, programme and to desired quality.
• Experience of managing a Capital plan.
• Experience of working on a diverse portfolio of non‑domestic assets.
• Ability to manage and motivate staff across a range of disciplines, identify training needs and provide advice and guidance on professional and technical matters.
• Experience of delivering projects using current methods of procurement.
• Experience of successfully operating various forms of construction contracts.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and make reasoned judgements under pressure and to apply analytical and diagnostic skills to problem solve and make decisions.
• Ability to define and measure standards and outcomes.
• Ability to manage operational and management priorities with an understanding of strategic priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and report writing.
• Ability to identify staff development opportunities and cultivate a culture of self‑development and improvement.

Additional Qualifications:

• Professional Membership of a relevant construction professional governing body e.g. RICS/ RIAS/ RIBA/ APM/ IOB.
• Commitment to CPD providing supporting evidence.
• Full driving licence.

On Offer:

• A competitive salary with an excellent benefits system. 53K to 62K DOE with annual pay rises.
• Flexible hybrid working with an office in Glasgow City Centre.
• 35 hour working week.
• 38.5 days annual holidays (including bank holidays).
• Excellent pension scheme.

For further information or to be considered for the role please send your CV and salary requirements.

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Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings.

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