Estates Project Manager

Estates Project Manager

Location: Manchester and surrounding areas
Contract Type: Contract

About the Role

Guidant Global is supporting our client in recruiting a talented Project Manager (Estates) to play a key role in delivering accommodation and infrastructure projects that support organisational strategy and evolving operational needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects including refurbishments, extensions, and new-build developments across UK hubs and overseas locations. With a strong and growing pipeline of high-value projects, you will contribute to the delivery of modern, secure, and inclusive buildings that have a direct and lasting impact on the workforce.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary project team, collaborating with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and consultants to deliver complex and visible programmes. No two projects are the same, offering a varied and professionally rewarding environment with opportunities to develop your expertise across the full construction lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong, effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Capture and translate business requirements into successful project outcomes
• Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication, governance, and reporting
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and organisational change impacts

Delivery & Project Management

• Support delivery of Estates projects to agreed time, cost, quality, and scope
• Establish governance and reporting frameworks for project oversight
• Coordinate activities across project teams, contractors, and consultants
• Manage projects across the full lifecycle including design, planning, construction, and handover
• Ensure safety, quality, sustainability, and security standards are embedded
• Monitor performance and proactively manage risks and dependencies
• Support commissioning and handover to facilities management teams

Contract & Supplier Management

• Support procurement and tendering processes alongside Commercial teams
• Manage delivery through prime contractor arrangementsMonitor contractor performance, programme adherence, and quality
• Maintain strong working relationships across the supply chain

Cost & Financial Management

• Deliver projects within agreed budgets
• Support cost control, forecasting, and value management
• Track contract costs, variations, and financial reporting
• Manage requisitioning and financial systems to ensure accuracy

Risk, Compliance & Assurance

• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies
• Ensure compliance with governance, safety, and security requirements
• Support assurance processes, audits, and project reviews

Development & Inclusion

• Contribute to the Estates Project community and share best practice
• Support the development of colleagues
• Promote inclusive, accessible, and sustainable design principles
• Engage with professional bodies and industry communities

Essential Skills & Experience

• Project management qualification (e.g. APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner) or working towards
• Experience delivering construction or infrastructure projects within structured frameworks
• Understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and collaborative delivery models
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams (designers, contractors, consultants)
• Ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities
• Experience in risk management, governance, and programme delivery
• Financial awareness and experience managing budgets and cost control
• Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safety, sustainability, and inclusive design

Desirable Skills

• Experience across full construction lifecycle stages
• Exposure to large-scale, multi-year capital projects
• Experience working within secure or highly governed environments

Who We're Looking For

Someone who is:

• A strong communicator with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Adaptable and comfortable working in complex delivery environments
• Collaborative and team-focused
• Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes
• Passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and sustainable spaces