Property Regeneration Project Manager

Barker Ross; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Derby seeks a Principal Project Manager to oversee complex building projects. The role requires leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring projects meet regulations and are delivered on time and within budget. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and experience in managing projects and budgets. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex construction projects.
• Demonstrable experience in managing budgets and large-scale construction programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of major construction and maintenance projects.
• Prepare, manage, and monitor project budgets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners.

Skills

Construction project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Understanding of construction legislation

CDM regulations

Education

Degree in Building Surveying, Project Management, or related field

Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE)

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Principal Project Manager to lead delivery of complex building and construction projects across our Property, Design and Maintenance service.

In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee the full project lifecycle – from feasibility and design through to procurement, construction, and handover – ensuring all projects are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget. You’ll lead multi‑disciplinary teams and external consultants to deliver new builds, refurbishments, adaptations, conversions, alterations, and demolitions that make a real difference to our communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of major construction and maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with all statutory, professional and safety standards, including CDM Regulations.
• Brief, appoint, and manage consultants and contractors, overseeing performance and ensuring value for money.
• Prepare, manage, and monitor project budgets; forecast, track, and recover fee income, maintaining accountability for significant financial resources.
• Manage procurement and contract processes, ensuring compliance with UK and European legislation and internal frameworks.
• Oversee quality and compliance across all projects, ensuring high standards of design, construction, and service delivery.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a multidisciplinary team of professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Support the review and development of strategies, policies, and systems to drive innovation, efficiency, and best value in service delivery.
• Ensure accurate asset data collection and integration into the Council’s Corporate Asset Management System.

About You

You’ll be a proactive and highly organised professional with proven experience in managing complex construction projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.

Essential skills and experience include:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Membership (or eligibility) of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE).
• Strong understanding of construction legislation, CDM regulations, procurement procedures, and contract management.
• Demonstrable experience in managing budgets, resources, and large‑scale construction programmes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and compliance.

Why Join Us

At [Council Name], we are committed to creating well‑designed, sustainable, and resilient buildings and spaces for our residents. You’ll play a key role in shaping the built environment of our city while working within a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to professional excellence and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and generous pension scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A commitment to work‑life balance and wellbeing

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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