Senior Project Manager - Property and Relocation

The Opportunity

We are working exclusively with a successful and growing organisation in Yorkshire to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a major property and workplace relocation programme.

The organisation has now secured one of the buildings within the project portfolio. As this is a listed building, experience of delivering refurbishment, fit-out or improvement works within listed, heritage or similarly sensitive properties would be particularly valuable.

This is a high-profile, business-critical appointment offering genuine end-to-end ownership. The successful individual will lead the programme through the relevant RIBA stages, including design development, planning, procurement, refurbishment, fit-out, occupation and post-completion activity.

Working closely with senior leadership, operational stakeholders, architects, consultants and contractors, you will translate the organisation’s requirements into a practical, high-quality property solution.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Leading the property and relocation programme from inception through to completion
• Managing the project through the relevant RIBA stages
• Supporting the assessment and development of property options
• Overseeing works associated with a listed building and ensuring heritage considerations are appropriately managed
• Developing and maintaining clear project plans, programmes and budgets
• Coordinating architects, design professionals, planning specialists and other advisers
• Procuring and managing contractors, consultants and suppliers
• Leading refurbishment, fit-out and workplace installation activity
• Monitoring budgets, forecasts, risks, dependencies and timescales
• Ensuring health and safety, building regulations, planning and listed building requirements are addressed
• Providing clear governance, reporting and recommendations to senior leadership
• Managing relationships across operational teams and senior stakeholders
• Identifying issues early and presenting practical solutions and recovery options
• Coordinating relocation, transition and occupation
• Overseeing completion, snagging, handover and the post-occupation bedding-in period

The Experience to Succeed

You will be an accomplished Project Manager with a strong track record of delivering substantial property, workplace, refurbishment, relocation or capital projects.

You should be able to demonstrate:

• End-to-end leadership of complex property or construction projects
• Experience working through recognised RIBA project stages
• Delivery of refurbishment, fit-out, relocation or workplace transformation programmes
• Experience of listed buildings, heritage properties or projects involving sensitive planning and design considerations
• Strong working relationships with architects, contractors, consultants and professional advisers
• Contractor procurement and supplier management experience
• Budget management, forecasting and commercial awareness
• A sound understanding of health and safety, building regulations and project governance
• Experience managing projects through completion, snagging, handover and occupation
• Confidence operating with senior leadership and knowledgeable property stakeholders
• The ability to combine strategic oversight with visible, hands-on delivery
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge, manage upwards and drive accountability
• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt your approach to different audiences

The Impact You Will Make

This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of a significant project rather than managing one small element of a wider programme.

You will have exposure to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to influence the project from an early stage, helping shape a property solution that supports the organisation’s future requirements.

The role would particularly suit someone who enjoys combining property and construction knowledge with commercial thinking, stakeholder management and hands-on project delivery.

Nigel Wright are partnering with this organisation to manage this confidential appointment. Further information about the organisation and project will be provided to suitable candidates during the recruitment process.

Please apply or reach out to Louise Cartwright at Nigel Wright for a confidential discussion.