Job Description
Your new company
A North West local authority is seeking an experienced Projects Manager to lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of schemes from early feasibility through to completion, acting as the client side lead and ensuring high quality, sustainable and compliant outcomes.
Your new role
As Projects Manager, you will oversee the end to end design and delivery of capital projects typically refurbishment, ranging from £100k to £15m. You will provide expert guidance through feasibility, design, planning, procurement, construction, and handover phases, ensuring that all schemes meet statutory, regulatory and quality requirements.
You will manage external consultants and contractors, champion architectural and design standards, and ensure that all project briefs and specifications align with corporate and service priorities. A key part of the role involves preparing planning submissions, monitoring budgets, identifying value engineering opportunities and reporting progress, risks and issues to senior stakeholders.
What you'll need to succeed
You will bring strong experience in delivering multiple construction-related capital projects within the public sector. You'll have solid knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Safety Act 2022, CDM 2015, and experience working with JCT and NEC3/4 contracts.
You'll also demonstrate:
- Strong financial and budget management capabilities
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and contractors
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage Members, Directors and stakeholders
- Effective risk management, reporting and problem solving skills
- A degree in Construction, Project Management or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Professional membership (CIOB, RICS, ICE) is desirable
What you'll get in return
You'll join a forward thinking public sector organisation delivering major place shaping projects aligned to long term strategic priorities. You'll play a key role in driving design quality, sustainability and modern construction methods across an exciting programme of works.
This assignment offers:
- Competitive day rate (£350-£380 umbrella)
- 6 month contract with potential extension
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Opportunity to deliver impactful, high profile projects
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