Senior Estates & Capital Projects Lead

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 26 days’ annual leave

Pension scheme

Volunteering leave

35-hour week

Job summary

Manchester City Council seeks a Senior Estates Project Manager to lead capital investment across the Council’s estate, ensuring safety, compliance and sustainability for communities.

You will manage projects, budgets and stakeholders, delivering outcomes that support frontline services across schools, libraries and offices. The role offers collaboration and a chance to influence public assets in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Estates/Facilities Management or built environment.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Track record delivering complex property projects from inception to completion.
• Strong project management across scope, cost, programme, quality and risk.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting and financial performance.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Level 6 or equivalent qualification in built environment/leadership/project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value capital investment projects across the Council's estate.
• Manage projects, budgets, risks and stakeholder relationships.
• Support compliance, lifecycle replacement and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Provide leadership to Estates Project Managers and Advisors.
• Collaborate with internal services, consultants and contractors to deliver outcomes.
• Help shape a safe, sustainable estate that supports Manchester services.

Skills

Estates/Facilities Management

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

MS Office

Public sector experience

Education

Level 6 qualification in built environment/leadership/project management

Professional body membership (RICS/CIOB/IWFM/APM)

PRINCE2/APM PMQ or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Manchester City Council seeks a Senior Estates Project Manager to lead capital investment across the Council’s estate, ensuring safety, compliance and sustainability for communities.

You will manage projects, budgets and stakeholders, delivering outcomes that support frontline services across schools, libraries and offices. The role offers collaboration and a chance to influence public assets in Manchester.