Estates Project Manager (FTC)

Estates Project Manager

12-Month Fixed Term Contract | London (Hybrid) | £55,000-£65,000

We're supporting a respected UK charity through an exciting period of transformation and are looking for an experienced Estates Project Manager to lead the client-side delivery of a major refurbishment project.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile capital programme, working alongside architects, consultants and contractors to transform an iconic central London building into a modern, multi-purpose space that will support the organisation's long-term growth and impact.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll act as the client-side lead for a significant refurbishment programme, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time and within budget. You'll coordinate a wide range of stakeholders, provide governance and reporting to senior leadership and Trustees, and help shape the future facilities operating model for the building.

This is a hands-on role requiring someone who is equally comfortable managing project plans, budgets and risks as they are building relationships across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a major refurbishment project from the client side.
• Manage project plans, milestones, budgets, risks and dependencies.
• Coordinate architects, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Support procurement activities and oversee commercial performance.
• Prepare reports and papers for senior leadership and Board committees.
• Ensure compliance with planning, heritage, health and safety and statutory requirements.
• Develop the future facilities management and operational readiness model.
• Support transition from construction into business-as-usual operations.

About You

You'll have experience delivering complex property or capital projects and enjoy working in collaborative, purpose-led environments.

You'll bring:

• Experience delivering major refurbishment or construction projects, ideally £10m+.
• Client-side project management experience.
• Strong commercial, governance and budget management skills.
• Experience managing consultants and external delivery partners.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The confidence to engage with senior leaders and Boards.
• A collaborative, approachable and pragmatic working style.

Experience working with listed buildings, heritage assets, education, charity or membership organisations would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £55,000-£65,000
• 12-month fixed-term contract with strong potential for extension.
• Hybrid working with at least two days per week in the London office.
• Opportunity to lead a landmark refurbishment programme with genuine organisational impact.
• High levels of autonomy and exposure to senior leadership throughout a wider transformation programme.

If you're an experienced client-side Estates Project Manager looking to deliver a meaningful, high-profile refurbishment within a collaborative organisation, we'd love to hear from you.