Project Manager

We are working with a Local Authority in Northwest England to recruit an Interim Project Manager to oversee the entire lifecycle of construction projects – from initial design concepts through to on-site completion and handover. This role acts as the primary liaison between stakeholders, design teams, and contractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to specified quality standards.

Overall Experience needed:

• Experience of leading, developing, managing and monitoring of complex and varied projects, simultaneously, within a large organisation.
• Experience and understanding of monitoring Health and Safety requirements on Construction contracts and onsite adherence.
• Experience and understanding of delivering construction contracts, JCT, utilising Council procurement processes and requirements.
• Experience of undertaking change management.
• RICS or CIOB or equivalent

Project Leadership & Lifecycle Management:

o Take ownership of projects from concept through design, procurement, construction, and final

handover. 

o Lead and manage assigned Project / Design team(s), which could be internal or external

appointments. 

o Ensure quality, budget and programmer targets are met.

Design & Technical Coordination:

o Manage design consultants (architects, engineers etc) to produce coordinated, buildable

drawings and ensure they meet building regulations and sustainability standards. 

o Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocations. 

Budgeting & Cost Control:

o Monitor all project related expenditure including those relating to, design fees, surveys and

inspections, statutory approvals, and construction costs. 

o Track (KPI’s) and Social Value returns and report financial status to stakeholders on a regular

basis. 

o Maintain meticulous records including contracts, permits, change orders, and progress reports. 

o Lead and report on any Value Engineering and Value Management initiatives.  

Stakeholder & Client Communications:

o Act as the main point of contract for clients, providing regular progress updates on project

scope, timeline and financials.

o Chair project meetings and ensure agendas and minutes are taken and issued.

o Translate client’s vision into actionable design and construction requirements. 

o Prepare monthly, financial and progress reports for senior stakeholders. 

Risk Management:

o Develop and maintain risk registers, identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation

strategies.

o Ensure all works comply with health and safety regulations and environmental best practices.

Site Inspections

o Regularly visit project sites to monitor progress and quality. 

o Build knowledge in architectural technology, construction methods, sustainability, and health &

safety.

o Develop competence with industry-standard software and technical drawing methods.