Property Projects Manager - Corporate Property Services
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Are you an experienced construction sector professional looking to lead high-profile capital projects that make a real difference to local communities? We're looking for a dynamic and commercially minded Property Projects Manager to lead our Corporate Property Services Projects Team and deliver a diverse portfolio of construction, refurbishment and improvement schemes across the Council's Corporate and Community property estate.
This is an exciting opportunity. You will manage complex projects from inception through to completion, helping shape and improve the buildings and services used by Reading staff, residents and visitors every day.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
We support hybrid working, it's important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you'll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle. You will be expected to attend the office regularly for the first three months of your probation period.
About The Role:
Reporting to the Head of Strategic Property Services, you'll lead a team of Building Surveyors and a Clerk of Works, while overseeing multiple capital projects valued from £1,000 to over £3 million.
You'll provide expert project management and technical leadership across a wide range of building projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and fully compliant with relevant legislation and regulations.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing complex construction and refurbishment projects through the full RIBA Plan of Work
Leading procurement and tendering processes using InTend
Managing contractors, consultants, budgets and stakeholder relationships
Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, fire safety, asbestos and building regulations
Developing funding applications and supporting successful grant delivery
Producing high-quality reports for senior leaders, committees and project boards
Supporting strategic property planning and service development
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Property Projects Manager - Corporate Property ServicesCompany: Reading Borough Council Salary: £56,730 - £60,669 Hours: Full-time Location: Reading, RG1 2LU Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 24 Jul 2026 Closing date: 16 Aug 2026
Are you an experienced construction sector professional looking to lead high-profile capital projects that make a real difference to local communities? We're looking for a dynamic and commercially minded Property Projects Manager to lead our Corporate Property Services Projects Team and deliver a diverse portfolio of construction, refurbishment and improvement schemes across the Council's Corporate and Community property estate.
This is an exciting opportunity. You will manage complex projects from inception through to completion, helping shape and improve the buildings and services used by Reading staff, residents and visitors every day.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
We support hybrid working, it's important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you'll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle. You will be expected to attend the office regularly for the first three months of your probation period.
About The Role:
Reporting to the Head of Strategic Property Services, you'll lead a team of Building Surveyors and a Clerk of Works, while overseeing multiple capital projects valued from £1,000 to over £3 million.
You'll provide expert project management and technical leadership across a wide range of building projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and fully compliant with relevant legislation and regulations.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing complex construction and refurbishment projects through the full RIBA Plan of Work
Leading procurement and tendering processes using InTend
Managing contractors, consultants, budgets and stakeholder relationships
Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, fire safety, asbestos and building regulations
Developing funding applications and supporting successful grant delivery
Producing high-quality reports for senior leaders, committees and project boards
Supporting strategic property planning and service development
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.