Project Manager

Tetra Tech, Inc.; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in London is seeking a Project Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team for the DfE’s Technical Advisor Services programme. The ideal candidate has significant experience in education capital construction, managing JCT contracts, and holds APM membership. This role offers competitive remuneration and the opportunity for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Qualified professional with at least 5 years post-professional qualification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to develop feasibility study and concept design.
• Maintain accurate forecasts for budget, risk, programme and scope.
• Conduct GAP analysis of DfE outlines and develop the project brief.

Skills

Education capital construction experience

Managing JCT contracts

Microsoft Office proficiency

UK driving licence

Education

APM membership with aspiration to chartered status

Job description

Project Manager

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Overview

Project Manager for the DfE’s Technical Advisor Services programme, acting as liaison between schools, the delivery team and the wider DfE. Responsibilities include keeping DfE forecasts up to date for cost, programme and risk, and maintaining records of received and generated information.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to develop feasibility study & concept design.
• Procure and manage contractors from PCSA to defects.
• Report progress to DfE.
• Maintain accurate forecasts for budget, risk, programme and scope.
• Maintain project records and documentation.
• Arrange touch‑point meetings with DfE SMEs for project assurance.
• Support the DfE Project Manager through project gateway reviews.
• Facilitate lessons‑learned workshops.
• Mobilise projects and arrange site surveys.
• Conduct GAP analysis of DfE outlines and develop the project brief.
• Prepare the risk register and manage risks.
• Lead the production of the feasibility study.
• Capture school‑specific needs for the project brief.
• Prepare Control Option concept design and tender documents.
• Present feasibility study and Control Option to stakeholders.
• Procure contractors via the DfE’s CF25 framework.
• Monitor contractor progress through concept design to proposals.
• Ensure all contract documentation, notifications and certificates are saved to DfE’s systems.
• Administer construction and defects phases.
• Handle contract administration and close‑out reporting.
• Prepare post‑occupancy evaluations and project close‑out reports.
• Ensure handover criteria and documentation are met.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education capital construction experience.
• Experience managing JCT contracts.
• Qualified professional with at least 5 years post‑professional qualification (preferred).
• Member of APM (MAPM) with an aspiration to chartered status.
• Good practical knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• UK driving licence.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high‑end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion‑dollar company with local, client‑focused delivery in more than 400 locations. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

Equal Opportunities

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, trans status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Flexible Working

We welcome discussions about flexible working, including reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours to support work/life balance.