Project Manager - Capital Programme

Project Manager - Capital Programme Permanent Full  Time, 37 hours per week

Up to 57,059 per annum

Location:

Chelmsford
* Closing Date: 8th November 2026
* This is a hybrid-working role. You will work from the Chelmsford office and/or across our operational area 2-3 days per week, depending on business need. This can be discussed further ase note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK.The Opportunity As a Construction Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the successful delivery of a portfolio of small to medium-sized construction and infrastructure projects, typically range of construction value from 1m to 20 million.

Working across the full project lifecycle, from project initiation and design development through procurement, construction, and handover.

Applicants will function as the client-side project lead, coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes. You will be responsible for managing project Programmes, budgets, risks, procurement, and contract performance, whilst ensuring compliance with governance, assurance, and statutory requirements.

The role requires a proactive and experienced project management professional who can balance competing priorities, build strong collaborative relationships, and provide effective leadership throughout the delivery process. Working within a complex stakeholder environment, you will influence and engage a wide range of internal and external partners, ensuring projects remain aligned to strategic objectives and deliver intended benefits.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-profile capital investment projects that improve infrastructure, services, and facilities across Essex, while developing your experience within a dynamic and ambitious capital delivery environment.

Accountabilities Manage the delivery of capital construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring agreed outcomes are achieved within scope, programme, budget and quality requirements.

Lead projects from feasibility through procurement, construction, handover and close-out.

Develop and monitor project programmes, budgets and delivery plans, maintaining effective financial control and reporting. Manage project risks, issues and changes, implementing appropriate controls and mitigation measures

Procure and manage consultants, contractors and other delivery partners, ensuring performance and contractual compliance.

Coordinate project meetings and maintain accurate records of decisions and actions.

Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, organisational policies, health and safety requirements, and industry standards.

Contribute to continuous improvement through the promotion of best practice and lessons learned.

The Experience You Will Bring Essential Degree  qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.

Experience delivering construction, property, infrastructure or capital projects from inception to completion and managing consultants, contractors and project budgets.

Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts and construction H&S requirements, incl CDM Regulations.

Experience managing project risks, issues and project reporting.

Strong communication, organisational and decision-making skills.

Desirable Professional qualifications or accreditation such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner, CIOB, RICS or equivalent.

Experience working within a local authority or wider public-sector environment, delivering education, SEND or other public-sector capital projects.

Experience undertaking client-side roles such as Employer's Representative, Contract Administrator or NEC Project…