• Liverpool City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (Interim) to lead the development and delivery of the Primary Schools Improvement Programme.

• This role will be responsible for shaping the 2026 capital programme, managing a portfolio of circa 20 projects valued at approximately £4m, and ensuring schemes are prioritised, designed, procured, and programmed effectively.

• The post holder will provide senior-level project leadership within the Capital Projects team, managing a Senior Project Manager and overseeing external consultants

• The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, experience of public sector capital delivery, and a proven track record of delivering education projects within tight timescales.

• Develop a robust prioritisation methodology for the 2026 Primary Schools Improvement Programme using AMP data and building condition surveys.

• Manage the pipeline and delivery planning for the annual capital programme, ensuring alignment with available and anticipated budgets.

• Prepare and present Cabinet reports with recommendations for the 2026 programme.

• Manage and oversee the term consultant (Aecom), ensuring timely preparation of design and tender documentation.

• Establish and manage the delivery programme for 2026 school improvement projects.

• Provide asset management advice and support to schools, including liaison with internal council teams and external professional advisers.

• Lead stakeholder engagement with school representatives, diocesan bodies, elected members, and internal departments such as Planning.

• Report programme progress to senior officers and members in line with Corporate Financial Regulations and Standing Orders.

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date programme information is maintained within AMP systems (Concerto) and Verto.

• Identify and pursue funding opportunities to maximise capital investment in schools.

• Support the Education team by reviewing school-delivered schemes and approving grant payments.

• Provide advice on procurement and delivery issues across the Capital Projects team and wider Council.

• Support the Head of Service in the overall management of the Liverpool Schools Programme.

• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, Council policies, and equal opportunities requirements.

• Proven experience delivering education capital projects, including refurbishments, extensions, and building services works.

• Strong track record of managing multi-project capital programmes within live operational environments.

• Experience of working within local authority or public sector capital delivery frameworks.

• Knowledge of DfE funding, Building Bulletins, and education asset management requirements.

• Experience managing consultants and professional teams through design, procurement, and delivery stages.

• Strong report-writing skills, including experience producing Cabinet or Committee reports.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with elected members, schools, and diocesan bodies.

• Experience using asset management and programme systems such as Concerto and Verto (or equivalent).

• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver programmes to tight deadlines.

• Strong understanding of procurement routes and contract management.

• Demonstrable commitment to health & safety, equality, and public sector governance.

• This is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of 2–3 days per week in the Liverpool office.

• Degree or professional qualification in the built environment (e.g. Building Surveying, Architecture, Building Services Engineering).

• Construction industry Project Management qualification (e.g. RICS or equivalent).

• Hours: 35 per week.

• Location: Cunard Building, Liverpool (Hybrid – 2–3 days office based).