Project Manager
Wellspring Academy Trust, Barnsley, S70 2JW41 days remaining to apply
Closing date
31 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,726.00 - £42,286.00 Annually (Actual) Dependent on skills and experience
Project Manager job summary
At Wellspring we aspire to create learning environments that are bright, vibrant and thoughtfully designed. It is imperative that we focus on curating an Estate that is not only fit for purpose today but for the future. Essential to the development of our Estate is our Capital Investment Programme led by a team of highly skilled Project Managers. Their work directly enhances learning and life experiences for pupils, colleagues and our communities.
The Project Manager is a new role reporting to the Capital Lead and forms part of an expansion of the Capital team following continued Trust growth. The Capital Lead is responsible for the management of the School Condition Allocation programme and oversight of our Estate Development plans.
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Trust to support the Capital Lead in the development and management of Wellsprings £200m estate.
It is critical that we create & maintain welcoming, vibrant and thoughtfully designed environments for children and colleagues.
As Project Manager you will support the day-to-day management of capital projects from their inception through to completion with oversight from the Capital Lead. Your role will involve working closely with school leaders to identify and scope capital projects, developing detailed project plans, securing necessary approvals, and managing the procurement process.
You will also oversee the appointment and management of external consultants, such as architects and engineers, and liaise with contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Monitoring project progress, identifying potential risks and issues, and implementing effective project management methodologies will be key responsibilities.
The post-holder will also aid the Capital Lead and Estate Managers in ensuring all Wellspring assets comply with legal and regulatory standards, that policies and procedures are robust, environmentally conscious and that our Academies are safe places to learn, work and visit.
The Project Manager will be responsible for completing and developing key project documentation such as project initiation documents, financial appraisals, project programmes and risk registers. This will also include the delivery of project progress reports for the Capital Lead and Senior Leadership Team.
A focus of the Project Manager will be in the development of small works projects that are included within an Academy’s Estate Development Plan (EDP’s). These consist of a range of projects from toilet refurbishments through to LED upgrades and major refurbishments.
Relationships matter at Wellspring and excellent communication with a variety of stakeholders will be a cornerstone of your work. You will need to build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including academy leaders, Estate Managers, pupils and senior management. Effective communication and conflict resolution skills will be essential to ensure smooth project delivery.
Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to providing high-quality educational environments for all students. We offer a supportive environment to explore innovative solutions, the chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people, and opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career. You'll work alongside passionate educators and like-minded professionals, enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including pension, a generous holiday entitlement, and professional development opportunities.
Location: Hybrid of remote and office working, travelling to academies across the Trust.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time weeks.
Main Duties will include:
Project Lifecycle
Support in the day-to-day management of Estate Capital projects across the Trust from inception through to completion with oversight from the Capital Lead.
Establish strong, trusting relationships across functional and educational teams to ensure the carefully planned coordination of internal team services and external consultants as required to ensure successful project delivery.
Development and management of project programmes, risk registers and project trackers.
Establish project teams as required to support the development of a project including appointing architects, engineers and other 3rd party consultants.
Chairing and minuting of all project meetings including design team meetings, internal review meetings and contractor progress meetings.
Development of all project documentation including outline briefs, project initiation documents, financial appraisals, project execution plans, risk registers etc.
Preparation of tender documentation, including standards template documents such as instructions to tenderers, quality questionnaires etc.
Contract administration for JCT and NEC contracts as required including the preparation of notices and valuations.
Being accountable for the delivery of all site wide construction activities, through the supervision of all packages, and relevant consultants and contractors.
Ownership of project meetings including taking meeting minutes and managing change control on projects within allocated budgets.
Deliver regular progress reports on projects, including relevant risk and issues and budget tracking.
Completion of project close out activities such as snagging reviews and reports, handover documentation and training for Estates teams and financial sign off of the project.
Stakeholder Management
Building and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including school leaders, Estate Managers, consultants and contractors.
Effectively communicating project updates, progress, and challenges to a variety of stakeholders.
Resolving conflicts and negotiating solutions to problems.
Ensuring all stakeholders have bought into and signed off projects through the Tender Gateway approval. Financial & Quality Management
Management of project budgets to ensure that projects are delivered within the initial financial envelope.
Tracking project costs throughout the scheme and regularly updating cost management tools.
Ensuring that all projects are meeting quality standards of the Trust.
Ensuring that all projects are being built in line with the latest building regulations.
Other duties include:
Carry out the duties of the Principal Designer on smaller scale Trust projects.
Ensuring all existing sites information is updated following completion of a project.
In partnership with other lead and promote a strong Health and Safety culture across the Trust.
Aid the Capital lead in the development of documentation for project reporting purposes.
Further Information
Wellspring Academy Trust recognises that it has a statutory and moral duty towards safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and, if appropriate, vulnerable adults who participate in any Trust activities and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS is required for this post. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.
If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/ countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post
Commitment to safeguarding
Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.
If you are currently living overseas or have in the last 5 years be aware that further checks will be required, if you are the preferred candidate.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Wellspring Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
Wellspring is an established and growing Multi-Academy Trust with a difference. We operate Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.
As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.
We are interested in hearing from people who:
● Are creative, imaginative, committed and passionate about learning
● Can lead and inspire others
● Have a commitment to working with children and young people with challenging behaviour.
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