Role Purpose

To deliver building and construction projects that meet the needs and expectations of customers and stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

Complexity

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering a range of complex building and construction projects and programmes in collaboration with internal teams. The role covers all aspects of project and programme management, from concept design and feasibility studies through to procurement, contract administration, quality assurance, and handover.

Portfolio Areas

• Specification writing and procurement lead for all projects and programmes in scope
• Project management of internal and external resources, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
• Ensuring statutory consultation processes (e.g. Section 20 where applicable) are followed
• Financial reporting and budget management
• Managing contractors and/or consultants delivering projects typically ranging from £50k to £2m
• Contractor performance management, ensuring adherence to agreed standards and service levels
• Providing technical surveying and advice
• Acting as Client under Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation

Impact

The Project Manager is a technical expert responsible for delivering high-quality building and construction projects that enhance asset value and condition, improve customer satisfaction, and support organisational objectives.

• Deliver projects to agreed performance indicators (time, cost, quality, audit, and customer satisfaction)
• Ensure procurement is competitive, transparent, and compliant with policies
• Provide regular reporting on progress, risks, and outcomes to senior stakeholders
• Ensure all works meet or exceed required quality standards and specifications

Key Responsibilities (Technical / Surveying)

• Prepare tender documentation, including detailed specifications
• Lead procurement activities in collaboration with procurement teams
• Advise on appropriate procurement routes
• Deliver value-for-money solutions while maintaining high standards
• Ensure contracts comply with tendering policies and contractual obligations
• Support onboarding and approval of suppliers
• Undertake building surveys and provide advice on defects, remedial works, and cost estimates
• Produce detailed inspection and recommendation reports

Strategic & Stakeholder Influence

• Act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor
• Influence and engage stakeholders to achieve targets and value outcomes
• Lead supplier procurement, negotiations, and operational discussions
• Build effective working relationships with:
  • Contractors and suppliers
  • Consultants and statutory authorities
  • Customers (including leaseholders)
  • Internal service teams (e.g. housing, safety, finance, procurement)
  • Senior leadership

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing building projects end-to-end
• Relevant qualification in construction or building discipline
• Professional membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB) or equivalent
• Project management training or accreditation
• Experience managing budgets exceeding £1m
• Experience with leasehold matters and statutory consultation processes
• Experience engaging and managing consultants

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation (including CDM regulations)
• Ability to produce detailed reports, specifications, and tender documents
• Commercial awareness and understanding of financial/contractual principles
• Knowledge of property legislation (e.g. Building Regulations, Planning, Party Wall matters)