Senior Project Manager - Capital Works Programme (Infrastructure Property)

  • Joshua Robert Recruitment
  • City, Birmingham
  • 12/03/2026
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

If you re an experienced Senior Project Manager looking to play a key role in shaping large-scale residential refurbishment programmes across critical UK infrastructure estates, this could be the opportunity for you.

I m currently working with a well-established organisation in the infrastructure property sector that is delivering a substantial, multi-million-pound programme of residential refurbishment works on behalf of major UK infrastructure clients. They re looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager to provide strategic oversight and leadership across the programme.

This is a senior role where you ll be responsible for driving the planning, governance and delivery of complex capital works projects while ensuring value for money, sustainability and operational excellence throughout.
The role As Senior Project Manager, you will lead the organisation s capital works programme from strategy through to delivery. Working with internal leadership teams and external stakeholders, you ll ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with regulatory and governance requirements.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Developing and overseeing the long-term capital investment strategy, aligning it with organisational priorities and asset condition
  • Providing senior leadership on capital planning, feasibility assessments, risk management and programme optimisation
  • Leading the delivery of major capital projects and refurbishment programmes
  • Embedding sustainable design principles, lifecycle cost analysis and environmental targets within projects
  • Establishing and managing governance frameworks covering approvals, reporting, risk and quality assurance
  • Ensuring compliance with procurement rules, building regulations, CDM and planning legislation
  • Leading procurement strategies for contractors, consultants and suppliers
  • Acting as the senior interface between the capital programme and executive teams, regulators and wider stakeholders
What we re looking for We re keen to speak with experienced Senior Project Managers who have delivered complex capital programmes within property, infrastructure or asset-intensive environments.
You ll likely bring:
  • Significant experience leading large-scale capital works programmes within a property or asset management environment
  • Strong knowledge of construction, design, engineering and building regulations
  • Proven experience working with CDM regulations and governance frameworks
  • A track record of managing complex stakeholder environments
  • Excellent organisational and programme leadership skills
Professional membership or qualifications with RICS, CIOB, ICE, RIBA or APM would be advantageous, as would experience within the public sector, infrastructure estates, education portfolios or large commercial property environments. Knowledge of sustainability frameworks would also be beneficial.

What s on offer
The organisation offers a highly competitive salary and flexible benefits package, including options such as:
  • Purchasing additional annual leave
  • Health cash plans
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • A range of flexible benefits tailored to individual circumstances
The role is based in Birmingham with the opportunity for flexible or agile working arrangements, which can be discussed during the application process.

If you re interested in learning more about the opportunity or would like a confidential discussion, please get in touch.