Senior Estates Project Manager

Old Moat; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 26 days’ annual leave

Leave to 31 days after five years’

Volunteering leave

35-hour work week

Public sector pension

Pay review annually

Employee discounts and perks

Good Employment Charter member

Job summary

Manchester City Council is seeking a Senior Estates Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of capital projects across the council’s estate. You will work within the Asset Management Team and Intelligent Client function to ensure decisions deliver value for residents and service users.

The role emphasises carbon reduction, lifecycle replacement and sustainability, with opportunities to influence high-quality public building outcomes in a large, diverse public sector portfolio.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Estates, Facilities Management or built environment settings.
• Proven track record delivering complex property projects from inception to completion.
• Ability to manage scope, cost, programme, quality and risk.

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 and contractors for successful outcomes.
• Contribute to a safe, sustainable and efficient estate supporting services.

Skills

Estates Management

Team Leadership

Project Delivery

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Risk & Compliance

Multiple Priorities

Education

Level 6 Built Environment

PRINCE2 / APM PMQ

RICS / CIOB / IWFM / APM membership

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 ofemployment

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.

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.

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.

For an informal discussion, please contact Martyn Joyce, Estates Zero Carbon & Asset Management Programme Manager, at [e-mail] to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.

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 to build productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior managers, consultants and contractors.
• Excellent communication, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a demanding environment.
• Experience identifying and managing project risks and implementing effective mitigation measures.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• A Level 6 qualification in a built environment, leadership, management or project management discipline, or substantial equivalent experience within the built environment sector.

Desirable:

• Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CIOB, IWFM, APM or equivalent.
• A recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM PMQ or equivalent.
• Experience working within a local authority or wider public sector environment.
• Experience delivering lifecycle replacement, building compliance, decarbonisation or sustainability projects.
• Experience working within an Intelligent Client or client-side project management function.
• Knowledge of procurement, contract management and capital programme governance.
• Experience supporting business case development, programme reporting and strategic asset planning activities.

We're looking for someone who shares our Manchester behaviours, takes pride in delivering excellent public services, works collaboratively and is committed to continuous improvement.

About Us

Working for Manchester City Council is a chance to make a real difference in a diverse city that leads change and improves lives. Whether you’re supporting communities or improving public services, you’ll help create opportunities and shape a better future for everyone

Benefits we offer

• Up to 26 days’ annual leave,rising to 31 days after five years’service
• Buy up to two extra weeks’ leave
• Up to 3 days’ volunteering leave
• A 35-hour work week for full-time roles
• We review pay each year and recognise three trade unions
• TheUK’s largest local government pension scheme
• Enhanced parental and carers leave
• Employee discounts andperks
• Good Employment Charter member

For more information about working for Manchester Council, please visit Careers - Manchester City Council

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirement for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care.
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term condition
• Have you completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme or any MCC positive action programmes?

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