Senior Estates Project Lead – M&E, High-Value Builds

CATCH 22; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

CATCH 22 in Leeds seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex estates projects across live sites. You will oversee high-value M&E refurbishments and redevelopments, driving strategic improvements to the estate while maintaining safety and compliance.

The role is a 2-year fixed-term contract with an immediate start, offering leadership across senior stakeholders and strong governance requirements in a public sector context.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale estates projects in operational environments.
• Strong governance, risk and procurement knowledge.
• Ability to lead senior stakeholders and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of complex estates projects, delivering on time and within budget.
• Develop project strategies, manage risk, and ensure compliance with CDM and safety regulations.
• Lead engagement with senior leaders, department heads, and external partners.
• Oversee contractor performance and quality control against contracts.
• Drive sustainability and carbon reduction within estate improvements.
• Provide guidance on estates strategy and long-term planning.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

M&E knowledge

CDM regulations

Risk management

Health & Safety

Education

PRINCE2 or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Job description

CATCH 22 in Leeds seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex estates projects across live sites. You will oversee high-value M&E refurbishments and redevelopments, driving strategic improvements to the estate while maintaining safety and compliance.

The role is a 2-year fixed-term contract with an immediate start, offering leadership across senior stakeholders and strong governance requirements in a public sector context.