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East Kent Colleges Group is excited to invite applications for the position of Project Manager to oversee a dynamic and diverse portfolio of capital projects across our six-college estate. As part of our Capital Projects Team, you will play a key role in delivering high-impact initiatives, ranging from multimillion pound new construction projects to smaller refurbishment projects aligned with the Group’s property strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of education in East Kent by contributing to the development of state-of-the-art educational facilities that will benefit students and communities for years to come. In this role, you will work closely with the Group Head of Capital Projects to define project scopes, establish budgets and timelines, procure resources, and coordinate cross-functional teams. Your focus will be on ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Job Responsibility:
Project Oversight: Manage a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring they remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with the defined scope
Scope and Planning: Collaborate with the Group Head of Capital Projects to define project objectives, timelines, and budgets, ensuring all resources and requirements are clearly identified
Team Coordination: Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, both internal and external, ensuring smooth collaboration and clear communication throughout the project lifecycle
Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related inquiries, maintaining clear and proactive communication with clients, stakeholders, and contractors
Risk Management: Identify potential issues or delays early, proposing and implementing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track
External Communication: Manage and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and consultants, ensuring effective communication and the timely resolution of any challenges
Requirements:
Proven experience in project management is preferred, ideally within the construction, refurbishment, or educational sector
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies
Exceptional organisational and multi-tasking skills, with a keen eye for detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and teams
Experience with large-scale projects, including public funding (e.g., Levelling Up Fund), is a distinct advantage
A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work well under pressure
A Project Management qualification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is preferred, but not essential
Qualified to degree level (level 6 qualification or above) is preferred, but not essential
English and Maths Level 2 is essential (e.g. equivalent to GCSE grade 4/C or above)
What we offer:
Generous Annual Leave - 29 days FTE per annum (+3 days after 5 years)
Learning and Development Opportunities - 3-4 annual paid group development days, bespoke programmes e.g. First Line Manager Development Programme and strong internal progression-1 in 3 roles are filled internally
Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews
Exclusive Discounts & Perks - Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
Wellbeing and Health Support - Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return-to-work support
Culture and Recognition - Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030