Estates Project Manager

Your new companyYou will be joining a multi-site education Trust based in Devon, supporting its Estates and Facilities function during a period of absence. The Trust manages a varied portfolio of schools and has a significant programme of capital investment, condition, compliance and estates improvement projects underway.The main base for the role will be Sowton, Exeter, with travel to school sites across Devon as required. There is flexibility to work from home by agreement, although this will not be a fully remote position. Your new roleAs Temporary Estates Project Manager, you will provide interim support to the Trust''s Estates Project Management function, helping to plan, coordinate and deliver a varied portfolio of capital, maintenance and improvement works.Acting at client-side project management level, you will work closely with school leadership teams, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and in accordance with Trust requirements.The current programme includes projects ranging from smaller works requiring a three-quote procurement process through to major capital schemes valued at £1m+, as well as involvement in a significant £20m DfE-funded project. Depending on the contract duration and priorities at the time, you may support projects including roofing, heating, cladding remediation, SEND facilities, sports facilities, science accommodation and other condition improvement work.Key ..... full job details .....