Project Manager (Education) – Property Directorate

Key information

Closing date: 12pm, Thursday 3 July 2025

£55,000 per annum

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Permanent Contract

Based in Hendon, NW4

Interviews: w/c 14 July 2025

 

Please find the job description for this role below:

Project Manager Property Services Job Description (Education)

 

Are you a proactive and skilled project manager with a passion for improving educational spaces? Do you have experience overseeing construction or refurbishment projects and working with a variety of stakeholders? If so, the Diocese of Westminster invites you to apply for the role of Project Manager – Property Services (Education).

 

About the Role

As part of our dynamic Property team, you will lead and monitor the delivery of capital works across our educational estate, including voluntary aided schools and Academy Trusts. Working in a collaborative environment, you will guide projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to support meaningful transformation across our school sites, contributing to the ongoing improvement and stewardship of Catholic education facilities throughout the Diocese.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver end-to-end project management across the education estate
  • Collaborate with consultants, school governors, trustees, and academy leaders
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and provide strategic updates to committees
  • Ensure compliance with CDM 2015, Building Regulations, and DfE Output Specifications
  • Review and advise on property legalities such as licenses, leases, and title deeds
  • Oversee site works, prepare tenders/specifications, and manage contracts
  • Liaise with loss adjusters on insurance matters
  • Support condition surveys and the development of future capital programmes

 

What We’re Looking For

  • Chartered professional (MRICS, MCIOB, CABE) or significant equivalent experience
  • Strong project and building surveying background (minimum 5 years post-qualification)
  • Proven experience with capital projects ranging from small works to £5m+
  • Skilled communicator with stakeholders at all levels
  • Working knowledge of statutory regulations, CDM 2015, and Listed Buildings
  • Confident in Microsoft Office and ideally Microsoft Project
  • Full driving license and access to a car is essential

 

Our Values

At the Diocese of Westminster, we uphold the values of Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance, and Love in everything we do. These principles guide our service to parishes, schools, and communities, underpinning our commitment to dignity, fairness, and excellence.

 

What we offer you

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:

  • 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
  • Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses
  • Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services
  • Pension scheme for eligible employees – 5% paid by the employer
  • Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Life assurance/ Death in Service benefit

 

Application details

Our people are incredibly important to us, and we value and respect diversity in all its forms (seen and unseen). We particularly welcome applications from those from Black and Asian backgrounds, as well as candidates with disabilities and from the communities in which we work. We would like to increase representation of these groups among our staff as we know greater diversity will lead to an even greater impact for our work.

To be considered for the role, please complete an online application. CVs will NOT be considered, therefore, please do not send them. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please note that you will need to be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this position. You must provide proof of Right to Work in the UK.  We reserve the right to remove the vacancy before closing date.