Job Description

Estates Project Manager

Location: Manchester and surrounding areas

Contract Type: Contract

About the Role

Guidant Global is supporting our client in recruiting a talented Project Manager (Estates) to play a key role in delivering accommodation and infrastructure projects that support organisational strategy and evolving operational needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects including refurbishments, extensions, and new-build developments across UK hubs and overseas locations. With a strong and growing pipeline of high-value projects, you will contribute to the delivery of modern, secure, and inclusive buildings that have a direct and lasting impact on the workforce.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary project team, collaborating with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and consultants to deliver complex and visible programmes. No two projects are the same, offering a varied and professionally rewarding environment with opportunities to develop your expertise across the full construction lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain strong, effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Capture and translate business requirements into successful project outcomes

Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication, governance, and reporting

Identify and manage risks, issues, and organisational change impacts

Delivery & Project Management

Support delivery of Estates projects to agreed time, cost, quality, and scope

Establish governance and reporting frameworks for project oversight

Coordinate activities across project teams, contractors, and consultants

Manage projects across the full lifecycle including design, planning, construction, and handover

Ensure safety, quality, sustainability, and security standards are embedded

Monitor performance and proactively manage risks and dependencies

Support commissioning and handover to facilities management teams

Contract & Supplier Management

Support procurement and tendering processes alongside Commercial teams

Manage delivery through prime contractor arrangements

Monitor contractor performance, programme adherence, and quality

Maintain strong working relationships across the supply chain

Cost & Financial Management

Deliver projects within agreed budgets

Support cost control, forecasting, and value management

Track contract costs, variations, and financial reporting

Manage requisitioning and financial systems to ensure accuracy

Risk, Compliance & Assurance

Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies

Ensure compliance with governance, safety, and security requirements

Support assurance processes, audits, and project reviews

Development & Inclusion

Contribute to the Estates Project community and share best practice

Support the development of colleagues

Promote inclusive, accessible, and sustainable design principles

Engage with professional bodies and industry communities

Essential Skills & Experience

Project management qualification (e.g. APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner) or working towards

Experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects within structured frameworks

Understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work

Knowledge of NEC contracts and collaborative delivery models

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Experience working with multidisciplinary teams (designers, contractors, consultants)

Ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities

Experience in risk management, governance, and programme delivery

Financial awareness and experience managing budgets and cost control

Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills

Commitment to safety, sustainability, and inclusive design

Desirable Skills

Experience across full construction lifecycle stages

Exposure to large-scale, multi-year capital projects

Experience working within secure or highly governed environments

Who We're Looking For

Someone who is:

A strong communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels

Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented

Adaptable and comfortable working in complex delivery environments

Collaborative and team-focused

Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes

Passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and sustainable spaces

Why Join Through Guidant Global?

We provide a people-first recruitment experience, supporting you throughout your career journey and connecting you with meaningful opportunities. In this role, you will gain exposure to impactful, high-profile projects while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy