Senior Estates Project Manager

Manchester City Council; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual Car Allowance

Job summary

Manchester City Council is seeking a Senior Estates Project Manager to lead a portfolio of high-value capital investment projects across its estate, including schools, libraries, leisure centres and offices. You will work within the Asset Management Team to deliver projects from concept to completion with a focus on sustainability.

You will manage budgets, risks and stakeholders, provide leadership to Estates Project Managers and Advisors, and collaborate with consultants, contractors and senior

Qualifications

• Significant experience within Estates, Facilities Management or built environment.
• Experience leading, managing or supervising teams including development and resource planning.
• A proven track record delivering complex property projects from inception to completion.
• Strong project management skills covering scope, cost, programme, quality and risk.
• Experience managing project budgets and financial performance.
• The ability to drive project delivery and outcomes.

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 projects.
• Provide leadership to Estates Project Managers and Advisors.
• Collaborate with internal services, consultants, contractors and senior leaders.
• Help shape a safe, sustainable and efficient estate for Manchester.

Skills

Estate management

Facilities management

Project management

Budget management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

About The Role

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Additional Payments: Casual Car Allowance

Closing Date & Closing time: 11.59pm, 16 September 2026

Interview Method: Face to Face

Legal Right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action

This role is subject to -

2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Standard/ an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice). We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

Casual Car Documentation - The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.

Do you want to lead building projects that make a real difference to the people of Manchester?

Manchester City Council is investing in its buildings and facilities to ensure they remain safe, compliant, sustainable and fit for purpose for the communities they serve. As a Senior Estates Project Manager, you'll play a leading role in delivering this investment across one of the largest and most diverse public sector property portfolios in the region.

You'll help shape and deliver projects that support frontline services in schools, libraries, leisure centres, galleries, offices, depots and the Town Hall Complex. You'll also contribute to Manchester's ambition to become a zero-carbon city by helping deliver carbon reduction and sustainability projects across the Council's estate.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence how public buildings are improved, support the delivery of essential services and leave a lasting impact on communities across Manchester. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality projects and creating better places for people, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Senior Estates Project Manager, you'll be trusted to lead a diverse portfolio of complex capital projects from concept through to completion. Working as part of the Asset Management Team and Intelligent Client function, you'll help ensure investment decisions deliver the best outcomes for residents, service users and the organisation.

You'll join a collaborative team that is passionate about continuous improvement, service excellence and creating long-term value through the Council's property assets.

In this role you will:

• Lead high-value capital investment projects across the Council's estate.


• Manage projects, budgets, risks and stakeholder relationships.


• Support the delivery of compliance, lifecycle replacement and carbon reduction projects.


• Provide leadership and professional guidance to Estates Project Managers and Advisors.


• Work closely with internal services, consultants, contractors and senior leaders to deliver successful project outcomes.


• Help shape a safe, sustainable and efficient estate that supports services across Manchester.

About the Candidate

We would love to hear from you if you have experience of:

Essential

• Significant experience working within an Estates, Facilities Management or wider built environment setting.


• Experience leading, managing or supervising teams, including supporting performance, development and resource planning.


• A proven track record of successfully delivering complex property-related projects from inception through to completion.


• Strong project management skills, including managing scope, cost, programme, quality and risk.


• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts and financial performance.


• The ability