Overview

A client within the Public Sector based in Merseyside is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager (Schools Improvement Programme) to join their Education Capital Projects Team. This is a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis. The ideal candidate will have experience working within a local authority on schools and education projects.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to lead the development of the 2026 annual programme of primary school improvement projects, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement, robust project management, and delivery planning in line with budgets and critical timescales.

Key responsibilities

• Developing prioritisation methodology based on AMP data and building condition surveys for the 2026 programme.
• Producing Cabinet reports and recommendations to fit available/anticipated budgets.
• Managing term consultants to prepare design and tender packages.
• Putting in place the delivery programme for 2026 and managing project progress.
• Liaising with schools, dioceses, consultants, planners, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective programme delivery.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require:

• A built environment qualification (e.g. architect, technician, building services engineer, building surveyor).
• A recognised construction industry project management qualification (e.g. RICS).

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Experience delivering education projects within critical timescales.
• Understanding of public sector processes, DfE funding, and Building Bulletins.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills.

Compensation and Working Arrangements

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and is offering £475 per day Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £355 - £380 per day PAYE). Hybrid working arrangements apply with a minimum of 2-3 days per week in the Liverpool office.

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to (url removed) or call Megan at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed) to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.