Senior Project Manager

The Duchy Of Cornwall; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Duchy of Cornwall is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee a diverse programme of investment across the Isles of Scilly. You will lead projects from inception to completion, coordinating consultants, contractors and budgets in a unique island environment.

This role spans housing, refurbishments, infrastructure and community facilities, offering a rare opportunity to shape development across a distinctive UK community and deliver lasting impact for residents and visitors

Qualifications

• Extensive delivery experience on construction or property projects.
• Experience managing contractors and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and risks in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of construction and property projects across the Duchy's estate.
• Manage contractors, consultants and project teams.
• Oversee programme, cost, quality and risk management.
• Resolve issues and keep projects moving in a complex operational environment.
• Build strong relationships with local stakeholders and the wider island community.

Skills

Senior Project Manager

Project Manager

Construction Manager

Site Manager

Development Manager

Building Surveyor

Job description

The Duchy of Cornwall is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to help deliver a significant programme of investment across the Isles of Scilly.

This is far more than a traditional project management role. The Duchy is one of the largest landowners on the islands and is responsible for a diverse portfolio including residential housing, farms, commercial property, hospitality assets, infrastructure and community facilities. As a result, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to oversee an extraordinary variety of projects, helping to shape the future of one of the UK's most unique communities.

From new housing developments and major refurbishments to infrastructure and community-led initiatives, no two projects are the same.

The Role

Working as part of the Property Team, you will take ownership of multiple projects from inception through to completion, managing consultants, contractors, stakeholders and budgets while ensuring successful delivery in a challenging island environment.

You will:

• Lead the delivery of construction and property projects across the Duchy's estate.
• Manage contractors, consultants and project teams.
• Oversee programme, cost, quality and risk management.
• Resolve issues and keep projects moving in a complex operational environment.
• Build strong relationships with local stakeholders and the wider island community.
• Support the ongoing development and enhancement of the Duchy's property portfolio.

About You

We are interested in practical, delivery-focused professionals who enjoy problem-solving and taking ownership.

You are likely to have experience as a:

• Senior Project Manager
• Project Manager
• Construction Manager
• Site Manager
• Development Manager
• Building Surveyor with significant project delivery experience

Most importantly, you will be:

• Pragmatic and solutions-focused.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experienced in contractor and stakeholder management.
• Resilient and adaptable.
• Excited by the prospect of building a long‑term future within an island community.

Why This Role?

The Isles of Scilly offer a lifestyle and professional opportunity that simply cannot be replicated elsewhere in the UK.

You’ll be delivering projects that have a visible and lasting impact on the lives of local residents while enjoying an exceptional coastal environment, a strong sense of community and a level of project variety rarely found within a single role.

For the right person, this is a chance to combine meaningful work with an outstanding quality of life and play a key role in shaping the future of the Isles of Scilly for generations to come.

Our Values

Our values describe how we work together, make decisions and deliver our purpose. They help turn the Duchy's ambition into everyday behaviours - the choices we make, the standards we hold ourselves to and the way we treat colleagues, partners, customers and communities.

For new starters, the values are a useful guide to what matters here: curiosity, accountability, connection and care. They are not just words on a page; they are intended to shape how we show up, how we learn and how we create impact together.

We reimagine what's possible

This value is about staying curious, challenging assumptions and being willing to think differently. We are encouraged to explore new ideas, experiment, learn from what does not work and keep our eyes on the long-term future rather than settling for short-term comfort.

This means we will: ask questions, welcome new perspectives, test new approaches and see progress as something we build through learning - not perfection.

This value is about moving from good intentions to meaningful action. We are here to deliver impact, not just talk about it. That means acting with purpose, following through with accountability and upholding high standards in everything we do.

This means we will: take ownership, focus on bringing solutions and taking action, and do the right thing - not the easy thing.

We build connection

This value recognises that the best outcomes happen when people feel included, supported and valued. Listening matters as much as leading, and we work best when we bring different perspectives together with openness, humility and kindness.

This means we will: put \"we\" before \"me\", actively seek input from others, share knowledge openly, build strong partnerships and take time to understand the people and communities connected to our work.

We navigate complexity with care

This value is about balancing bold ambition with careful, informed action. The Duchy works in complex places, systems and relationships, so we need to consider the bigger picture, understand the ripple effects of our choices and find thoughtful ways forward.

This means we will: Be adept at working in a complex and changing environment, be flexible and responsive, make informed decisions and look for the best route through - without over-complicating things or avoiding difficult choices.