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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join our Estates Team.

The role of Project Manager is to support the outcomes and requirements of the Estates Strategy, which will range from building improvement projects to developing policy and procedures to support estate objectives.

Main duties of the job

The role of Project Manager is to support the outcomes and requirements of the Estates Strategy, which will range from building improvement projects to developing policy and procedures to support estate objectives.

The role will also undertake policy and procedure development and implementation and be responsible for the coordination of the Estates risk register.

You will report to the Head of Estates and Health & Safety, delivering key capital projects to support the delivery of a capital works programme as part of The Childrens Trust Estates Strategy. They will also monitor and report on the capex delivery of all other departments within the trust.

Working with stakeholders across different areas of the business as required, the Project Manager will manage the agreed projects through the whole project lifecycle from scope to successful delivery, delivering on time and within budget.

Details

  • Date posted: 15 October 2026
  • Closing date: 26 October 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £41,999 a year £41,999 per annum (£33,599 pro rata)
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
  • Reference number: B0474-26-0073
  • Job locations: The Childrens Trust, Tadworth Court, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5RU, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Project Management

  • Support the Head of Estates in the delivery of the estates strategy outputs.
  • Understand and determine project scope and objectives, ascertaining technical user requirements to develop specifications, cost estimates and timescales for delivery.
  • Prioritise projects according to organisational priorities, availability of funds and accessibility to work areas, ensuring that relevant stakeholders are included within discussions.

  • Manage capital works and small works in accordance with the capital project process.
  • Measure project performance / outcomes using appropriate tools and techniques, working with key stakeholders to define project outcomes and milestones.
  • To undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.
  • To manage all moves, adds and changes to all areas of the Trust.

Contractor Management

  • Ensure all contractors are appropriately vetted, inducted and monitored in accordance with organisational contractor management procedures.
  • Verify contractor competence, insurance, training and statutory documentation prior to commencement of works.
  • Monitor contractor performance and address health and safety non-conformances.
  • Ensure contractors comply with safeguarding requirements, site rules and supervision arrangements when working in areas occupied by children and young people.

Health, Safety and Compliance

  • Promote a positive health and safety culture across all projects and estates activities.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, fire, environmental and statutory requirements.
  • Support compliance with CDM Regulations and organisational project governance processes.
  • Review and approve contractor risk assessments, method statements and permits to work as required.

  • Monitor contractor performance and undertake site inspections to ensure safe delivery of works.
  • Ensure projects do not adversely affect the safety, wellbeing or safeguarding of children, families, visitors or staff.

  • Maintain project risk registers and escalate significant risks through appropriate governance structures.
  • Support incident investigation and implementation of corrective actions

  • Ensure all project documentation, certificates, health and safety files and compliance records are accurately maintained.
  • Adheres to all Health and Safety guidelines, principles, and regulations to perform your role and comply with The Childrens Trust policies and procedures.

Governance

  • Ensure project documentation is complete, current and appropriately stored.
  • Procurement and engagement of contractors and services in accordance with financial regulations and TCT policy.
  • Track costs and manage any variations throughout the project life cycle, ensuring each project is delivered within budget.

Skills and Responsibilities

  • You will be responsible for delivering agreed projects within their remit and to budget, with spend approved by the individual with the appropriate authority.

Management of self and others

  • You will be expected to be a self-starter, who can set their own priorities and manage their own workload within time constraints.
  • You will be expected to deliver projects within their agreed parameters, escalating any deviations to the agreed scope within regular project management meetings, or Head of Estates as appropriate.
  • Plan projects to minimise disruption and risk to children, families, visitors and staff.
  • Coordinate works to ensure continuity of clinical, educational and residential services.
  • Undertake project-specific risk assessments where works may impact vulnerable service users.
  • You will highly value collaborative working to assure projects are well co-ordinated delivering their objective while aligning to operational teams needs.
  • Undertake line management responsibilities, including regular supervision, performance reviews and professional development discussions.

Professionalism

  • Takes action and raises concerns.
  • Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust.
  • Maintain professional boundaries and professionalism at all times.
  • Committed to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours at all times.

Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience

  • Maintains a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems.
  • Recognises own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary.
  • Treats challenges and problems as a learning experience.
  • Remains organised and focused when under pressure.
  • Responds appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback.
  • Motivates self and other.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential
  • Proven project management experience in managing estates and facilities projects including planning, prioritisation, risk / issue management benchmarking, trouble-shooting and progress tracking.
  • Previous experience delivering operational improvement projects.
Desirable
  • Previous line manager experience

Personal Qualities

Essential
  • Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust.
  • Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload.
  • Highly motivated and reliable.
  • Ability to cope working in a demanding environment.
  • Commitment to maintaining personal wellbeing and the wellbeing of colleagues.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential
  • Strong project management skills including planning, prioritisation, risk / issue management, benchmarking, troubleshooting and progress tracking.
  • Good understanding of UK health and safety legislation relating to estates and construction activities.
  • Ability to complete thorough research and analysis and draw measured and balanced conclusions.
  • Effective communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Ability to monitor and control project budgets.
Desirable
  • Knowledge of CDM Regulations and contractor management.

Qualifications

Essential
  • A good standard of education (to A level or equivalent as minimum) and/or relevant industry experience.
Desirable
  • PRINCE 2 or other project management qualification.
  • Membership of an appropriate professional body.
  • NEBOSH General Certificate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

About us

About Us

The Childrens Trust is the UKs leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, Car Scheme (subject to eligibility), subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment.

Employer details

  • Employer name: The Children's Trust
  • Address: The Childrens Trust, Tadworth Court, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5RU, United Kingdom
  • Employer's website: https://www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/jobs