Project Manager - Estates & Capital Projects (Education)
£54k - £58k per annumLocation: Croydon
Contract: Initial Temp Placement with a view to Permanent for successful candidates
About the Role
We are recruiting an experienced client-side Estates Project Manager to take direct responsibility for the delivery of capital construction and refurbishment projects across a large education estate. This is a delivery-focused role, not a PMO or assurance position. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience managing physical estates projects in live environments, with clear accountability for scope, programme, budget, risk, health & safety, and statutory compliance.
Important Clarification - Please Read Before Applying
This role is not suitable for candidates whose experience is primarily PMO, portfolio reporting, governance, tooling, or consultancy-only delivery. Applicants must demonstrate direct client-side responsibility for capital estates projects.
Key Responsibilities - Capital Project Delivery
* Act as named client-side Project Manager for SCA projects from feasibility through handover and defects
* Deliver free school openings and academy conversion capital works
* Manage multiple live construction and refurbishment projects
* Maintain ownership of programme, budget and risk
Health, Safety & Compliance
* Manage H&S across all project stages
* Ensure statutory compliance including CDM, fire safety and building regulations
* Support estates audits and inspections
Essential Experience & Skills
* Proven client-side estates or capital project management experience
* Delivery of construction/refurbishment projects in schools or public-sector estates
* Experience managing consultants and contractors
* Strong budget and programme control skills
Qualifications
Relevant project management qualifications (PRINCE2, APM, RICS, CIOB or similar). Built environment background preferred.
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