Senior Project Manager - Facilities

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

Our client are a public sector organisation who are seeking a Senior Project Manager to take the lead on the delivery of complex estates projects across sites in Leeds. This role will manage high-value M&E refurbishments and redevelopments in live, operational environments, ensuring strategic improvements to the estate.

This role is paying around £65,000 per annum, initially working on a 2 year fixed term contract and requires an immediate start.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full lifecycle of complex and high-value estates projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Develop project strategies, manage risk, and ensure compliance with Health & Safety and procurement regulations.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, working with senior leadership, department heads, and external partners.
• Manage contractor performance, ensuring quality control and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and carbon reduction strategies within estate improvements.
• Provide expert guidance on estates strategy, supporting long-term planning and investment decisions.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience leading large-scale estates projects in operational environments.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence at a senior level.
• Excellent knowledge of M&E
• Expertise in project governance, CDM regulations, risk management, and contractor oversight.
• Deep understanding of Health & Safety, procurement, and compliance requirements.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and adept at managing budgets and deadlines.