Schools Project Manager

We are seeking experienced Project Managers to support the Schools Programme Manager in delivering a portfolio of education construction projects. The successful candidate will be working client side to develop our schemes and will have experience of delivering education projects working with headteachers.

You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, and work with the Schools Programme Manager in planning, developing and delivering new build, refurbishment and expansion projects across our school estate.

Our capital programme includes an ambitious programme of projects that will increase SEND sufficiency and provide local specialist places for local children and families. Working with our local school partners, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of a portfolio of projects, including expansions and refurbishments projects.

You will play a key role in strengthening our governance arrangements and ensuring our programme delivery methodologies are robust and transparent. You will manage priority themes of the programme alongside risk, time, cost and quality and you will give others confidence and assurance that our projects deliver their intended benefits and our school estate is fit for purpose.

• Be degree qualified, preferably in the built environment and commensurate professional experience


• PRINCE 2 / PMP / RICS or equivalent project management qualification or equivalent professional experience


• You will have a construction or project management background and thorough knowledge of project management gained through extensive experience


• Specialised knowledge and skills across a range of sectors/service areas (including schools/education, legal and regulatory requirements and the risks of non-compliance) gained through extensive experience in several complex and demanding roles, including broader commercial awareness


• Experience of managing budgets, resources and funding within the context of Local Government and the future plans of the council


• Thorough knowledge of effective change and stakeholder management principles gained through extensive experience


• Experience of and ability to build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams.


• Must be able to travel, using public or other forms of transport where they are viable, or by holding a valid UK driving licence with access to own or pool car.
  
  BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
  
  We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on our website.


As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. This is expected to be in place in 2024.