Overview

Senior Project Manager - Schools Improvement Programme at Job Switch. Target start date 15 September until 31 December 2025. Hybrid working - minimum 2-3 days a week in office.

We require an experienced senior project manager to develop the pipeline for the 2026 annual programme of improvement for primary schools. The current annual programme comprises approximately 20 projects with a total value of circa £4m and involves a range of schemes including design and refurbishment of internal spaces, services replacement, external repairs, extensions. This role will manage 1 FTE Senior PM and the term consultancy contract.

Responsibilities

• Develop prioritisation methodology based on AMP data and building condition surveys for the 2026 programme.
• Engagement with key stakeholders and members.
• Produce Cabinet Report with recommendation for 2026 programme to fit available/anticipated budgets (for November 2025 meeting).
• Manage term consultant (Aecom) to prepare design and tender packages.
• Put in place the delivery programme for 2026.
• Coordinate quality service to schools on asset management and liaise with external and LCC professional and technical advisers.
• General management of progress and lead liaison with Planning and stakeholders (e.g., Archdiocese and Diocese, school representatives) on Primary Capital Programme.
• Lead on reporting of the annual capital programme to senior officers and members as required by Corporate Financial and Standing Orders; ensure up-to-date information is entered into the AMP system (Concerto) and Verto.
• Identify and target funding sources to maximise capital investment in schools where possible.
• Support Education team and review proposals for directly delivered school schemes. Approve grant payments.
• Support the Head of Service in the overall management and delivery of the Liverpool Schools Programme as requested.

Essential knowledge and skills

• Built environment qualification (e.g., architect/technician/building services engineer/building surveyor).
• Construction industry Project Management qualification (e.g., RICS).
• Highly effective communicator, positivity and flexibility.
• Track record of delivery.
• Experience in education projects and delivering within critical timescales.
• Understanding of public sector processes, DfE funding and Building Bulletins.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management

Industries

Strategic Management Services