Trust Capital Projects Manager

The Laurus Trust; Cheadle Hulme; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Laurus Trust is seeking an experienced construction professional to drive its capital investment programme. You will act as the Trust’s client representative, managing projects from inception through to completion and ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard.

Working with consultants, contractors and school leaders, you will develop business cases, oversee tender documentation and guide delivery from design through commissioning and handover, helping

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced construction professional to play a key role in shaping and delivering the Trust’s ambitious programme of capital investment. Working within a supportive team, you will manage a varied portfolio of projects from concept to completion, influence design and delivery, and work alongside consultants, contractors and school leaders to create high quality environments for our pupils and staff.

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives. If you're interested in the role but aren't certain that you meet every requirement, we encourage you to get in touch for an informal discussion.

Reporting to the Director of IT and Capital Projects, you will act as the Trust's client representative, managing projects from inception through to completion and ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

You will lead a diverse portfolio of capital and estate development projects, coordinating consultants, contractors, stakeholders and specialist advisers throughout the project lifecycle. From developing business cases and tender documentation to overseeing construction activities, commissioning and handover, you will provide expert project management that supports the Trust's strategic estate ambitions.

If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.

To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.

Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.

We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.

Disability Confident Employer

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.