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 arrangements
Monitor 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

Why Join Through Guidant Global?

We provide a people-first recruitment experience, supporting you throughout your career journey and connecting you with meaningful opportunities. In this role, you will gain exposure to impactful, high-profile projects while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed