Capital Works Project Manager (SCA)

Waterton Academy Trust, Wakefield, WF2 6LD

36 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  9 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 10, SCP 32-35 (£42,839 - £46,142)
• Additional allowances:

  Grade 10, SCP 32-35 (£42,839 - £46,142)

Capital Works Project Manager (SCA) job summary

We are pleased to present this opportunity to individuals who are passionate about leading, managing and delivering School Condition Allocation (SCA) and other capital-funded estates projects across the Trust. Working under the strategic direction of the Head of Estates, who retains overall responsibility for capital project delivery, the successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating and supporting projects to ensure they are well-managed, compliant, and effectively delivered.

The postholder will contribute to the planning, coordination, and monitoring of capital projects in line with funding requirements, accounting standards, and statutory regulations. While the Head of Estates maintains overarching accountability for programme delivery, the Project Manager will provide essential operational support across multiple sites, helping to manage timelines, budgets, and risks, and ensuring high standards of governance and reporting are maintained.

Procurement activities associated with capital works will be led by the Trust Procurement Lead. The Project Manager will support procurement processes as required, including preparing documentation, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with Trust procedures and relevant regulations. A key aspect of the role will be driving innovation in project delivery, including identifying opportunities for efficiencies, exploring new frameworks and digital systems, and seeking collaborative approaches to maximise impact across the Trust.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a Trust-wide approach to capital delivery, supporting value for money and continuous improvement, while developing strong collaborative relationships with school leaders, contractors, and external partners. The postholder will also support audit processes, risk management, and continuous improvement of project systems across the Trust.

As Waterton continues to grow, there is genuine scope for this role to develop further in strategic influence and impact. We are therefore seeking an individual who is excited by the opportunity to lead a modern, professional capital project’s function that supports long-term sustainability and contributes meaningfully to our educational mission.

If you are committed to strong governance, collaborative working, and delivering high-quality capital projects, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Waterton Academy Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
Waterton Academy Trust follows safer recruitment processes which all applicants will be subject to. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidates and two satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of any unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Waterton Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Waterton Academy Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/waterton-academy-trust

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