Technical Project Manager - Education Facilities (Hybrid)

Pertemps Harrow; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Harrow is recruiting a Project Manager - Technical for the London Borough of Harrow to lead capital works and maintenance across its school estate. The role focuses on delivering projects safely, on time and within budget, with liaison between schools, contractors and the Council's Capital Projects Team.

You will bring experience in construction, property, or maintenance projects, a building surveying or related qualification, and a strong grasp of regulatory compliance. DBS required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction, property, capital works, or maintenance projects.
• A Diploma, degree, or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Property, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Building Surveying qualifications or be actively working towards professional qualification.
• Strong knowledge of construction legislation, compliance, maintenance, and asset management.
• Experience working with contractors, consultants, local authorities, schools, or public sector clients.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong relationships and resolve complex issues.
• A valid Enhanced DBS Certificate suitable for working within schools.

Responsibilities

• Managing capital works and planned maintenance projects across the school estate.
• Investigating building defects and developing repair and maintenance strategies.
• Providing technical advice on construction design and legislative compliance.
• Monitoring contractor performance to ensure works are delivered to specification, programme, and budget.
• Acting as the primary interface between schools and the Capital Projects Team.
• Liaising with Head Teachers, Governors, contractors, and external agencies.
• Supporting the development of 3-5 year capital maintenance and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes.
• Managing urgent repair issues and competing priorities across multiple sites.
• Assisting with health and safety compliance monitoring across schools.
• Maintaining project governance and reporting documentation.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Stakeholder management

Contractor coordination

Health and safety awareness

Enhanced DBS

Education

Diploma/Degree in Building Surveying/Construction/Property/PM

Building Surveying qualification

Job description

Pertemps Harrow is recruiting a Project Manager - Technical for the London Borough of Harrow to lead capital works and maintenance across its school estate. The role focuses on delivering projects safely, on time and within budget, with liaison between schools, contractors and the Council's Capital Projects Team.

You will bring experience in construction, property, or maintenance projects, a building surveying or related qualification, and a strong grasp of regulatory compliance. DBS required.