South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
Capital Works Project Manager
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Hours: 37 per week (full time)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Grade 9 - £42,840 to £46,142
Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)
Are you a proactive individual with a talent for capital works?
Do you enjoy working as part of a larger Facilities and Assets team?
Do you want to play a part in creating a better and safer South Yorkshire?
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is looking for a Capital Works Project Manager to manage the delivery of local and regional capital works projects of small to medium scale and complexity, providing advice and guidance on design, construction, installation and future maintenance matters, managing associated staff and budgets. The post holder will also provide effective contract procurement, budget and contract management.
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter to detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role (please see role profile attached). Please note, all applications should be made directly via our careers portal.
Please note South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for any roles advertised.
If you have previously applied for this position, there is no need to submit another application as your previous application has already been considered
About The Role
In this role, you will oversee a variety of local and regional capital projects from inception to completion. You’ll work closely with Procurement and Legal teams, manage design and statutory approvals, maintain full project documentation, and ensure contracts are delivered in line with NEC and JCT requirements. You’ll monitor progress through regular site visits, manage budgets responsibly, and support colleagues on asset management and health and safety matters, all while ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory and technical standards.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Managing capital projects and ensuring effective procurement and contract delivery.
- Overseeing project design, statutory approvals, governance documentation and risk management.
- Conducting site visits, ensuring works comply with specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Managing budgets, achieving best value, and liaising with Legal and internal teams on contract and compliance matters.
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About You
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and coordinate complex projects in a dynamic environment.
Essential
- Construction Management Degree or similar or qualified by experience
- Working knowledge of Facilities / Property / Asset management teams.
- Working knowledge of and experience in Project Management.
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and its implementation.
- Previous experience of managing contractors and contracts, monitoring budgets and contract spending.
- Previous experience of building and maintaining good working relationships with internal teams, stakeholders and external service providers.
Desirable
- Health & Safety Qualification ie. SMSTS, IOSH or equivalent
- Working knowledge of FM Capital Works.
- Previous experience of Facilities Project Management.
- Previous experience of local authority/government processes/procedures.
- Previous experience of the tendering processes and procedures.
Benefits
All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
In addition to the above, some of benefits include -
- Holiday Entitlement – From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave
- Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Please note, unless specified within the job advert, we cannot accommodate remote working contracts.
- Flexible Hours Scheme – Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi-Scheme which allows office-based employees’ flexibility and discretion over their working hours. Under the scheme employees can accrue a defined amount of credit or debit of working hours, and to take time-off in the form of Flexi-Leave or banked Annual Leave.
- Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle-to-Work schemes.
- Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on-the-job training and qualifications
- Professional Membership Fees – Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.
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Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
All employees are eligible to request Flexible Working arrangements from day one of employment as such all requests will be considered subject to operation requirements.
Where candidates share disabilities within the application process, if they demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria from the Role Profile within their application, they will automatically be invited to interview.
If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please contact recruitment@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk or include within your application form detailing the adjustment and how it will assist in managing any barriers.
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