Junior Capital Projects Manager

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Junior Capital Projects Manager to join our Capital Projects team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with project delivery experience who is looking to develop their career within a growing capital projects function.

You’ll support the delivery of capital projects across our estate and infrastructure portfolio, helping to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with operational teams, contractors, consultants and senior stakeholders, you’ll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, from planning and business case development through to delivery, mobilisation and handover.

Travel: National travel will be required as part of this role. Travel requirements will vary depending on project activity, with some weeks requiring no travel and others requiring 1 to 2 days on site. There will also be occasional travel to the Netherlands to visit trailer manufacturing partners and support project delivery activities.

Contract:
12-month fixed-term contract (Maternity Cover)

• Manage smaller capital projects from inception through to completion and handover.
• Support the delivery of larger capital projects, including project planning, business cases, feasibility studies and option appraisals.
• Monitor project programmes, budgets, risks and key milestones to ensure successful delivery.
• Maintain project documentation, including plans, risk registers, issue logs and action trackers.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Coordinate project meetings, communications and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support procurement and contract administration processes, including tender preparation and contractor management.
• Assist with budget monitoring, financial reporting and expenditure tracking.
• Promote compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare project reports and updates for senior management and governance groups.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, lessons learned reviews and ongoing development of project delivery processes.

You’ll be an organised and motivated project professional with strong communication skills and a passion for delivering successful projects. You’ll be comfortable working across multiple priorities, building relationships with a range of stakeholders and taking ownership of your work.

• A good understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Experience supporting projects within construction, estates, facilities, engineering, healthcare, education, local government or a similar environment.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Good financial and budget awareness.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• A collaborative, proactive and customer-focused approach.
• Exposure to capital, refurbishment or infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Experience supporting procurement or contract administration activities.
• Experience with in a healthcare, regulated or public sector environment.
• APM PFQ, PRINCE2 Foundation, or progress towards APM PMQ, CIOB, RICS or a similar professional qualification.

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In addition to this, we also offer:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Generous company contribution pension scheme
• Private medical insurance options
• Life assurance
• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities
• 24/7 access to a dedicated well-being hub and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Monthly award programme and online peer-to-peer recognition
• Long…