Project Manager – Construction

Construction Project Manager

3-Month Rolling Contract (expected to continue until at least the end of 2026)
£400 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid – London

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place shortly.

Are you an experienced Construction Project Manager looking for your next interim contract?

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a significant capital programme across a large and varied school estate, with responsibility for delivering planned maintenance, estate improvement and SEN expansion projects valued at over £23m.

Reporting to the Head of Estates and Facilities, you will manage projects from concept through to completion, taking responsibility for project budgets, procurement, contractor performance and stakeholder engagement.

This is a highly visible role where your technical expertise and project leadership will directly contribute to improving educational environments and ensuring a safe, compliant and sustainable estate.

If you enjoy leading complex construction projects, managing multiple priorities and working closely with senior stakeholders, this Construction Project Manager opportunity offers the chance to make an immediate impact within a busy public sector environment.

Your Role as Construction Project Manager:
• Lead the delivery of capital works, planned maintenance programmes and SEN expansion projects from inception to handover
• Manage project budgets, procurement activity, financial reporting and governance requirements
• Provide expert technical property and construction advice, ensuring full legislative and regulatory compliance
• Monitor contractor performance, programme delivery, quality standards and health & safety obligations
• Investigate building defects, develop repair strategies and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders

Your Previous Experience as a Construction Project Manager:
• Proven experience delivering construction, property, capital works or maintenance projects
• Relevant qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Property, Project Management or a related discipline
• Building Surveying qualification or currently working towards professional accreditation
• Strong understanding of construction legislation, compliance requirements, maintenance and asset management principles
• Previous experience within a Local Authority, education estate or public sector setting would be highly advantageous

This Construction Project Manager position offers long-term contract stability, a varied project portfolio and the opportunity to play a pivotal role in improving public sector assets.

If you’re a technically strong Construction Project Manager who enjoys seeing projects through from design to completion, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact the team on 0117 313 7110 or apply today.

We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in contact.

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant.

Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

Due to the fast-paced nature of interim recruitment, applications are reviewed as received and client requirements may change during the recruitment process.

Whilst we endeavour to review all applications, we may not be able to respond individually to every candidate.

Submission of an application, expression of interest or right to represent does not guarantee submission to a client, interview, placement, or engagement.

Recruitment decisions ultimately remain subject to client requirements, availability, suitability, and selection processes.

Baltimore Consulting is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices, and all applications are considered based on the requirements of the role and the information available at the time of review.

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