Capital Projects and Maintenance Manager Full Time NEW

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Hays
Corporate Property Project Manager – Local Authority (Client-Side)

Your new company
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking local authority responsible for managing and investing in a diverse corporate property portfolio. The council is committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable buildings that support community services, regeneration priorities, and long-term operational needs.
Your new role
As the Corporate Property Project Manager, you’ll take full client-side responsibility for delivering capital projects across the council’s estate from cradle to grave. You’ll develop project briefs, lead feasibility studies, procure and manage external consultants, and oversee delivery through design, procurement, construction, and handover.You will also be responsible for managing NEC contracts, controlling budgets and programmes, and ensuring all projects meet statutory, regulatory, and governance requirements. Your portfolio will include a range of corporate property schemes, including the redevelopment of a community sports facility such as a cricket club-acting as the council’s representative and ensuring the project meets operational, community, and strategic outcomes.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Strong experience managing capital projects within a public sector, local authority, or corporate property setting.
• Proven ability to manage projects from inception to completion, including feasibility, design development, procurement, and delivery.
• Practical experience administering NEC contracts and working with external consultancy teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to engage with service leads, elected members, community groups, and technical professionals.
• Confidence managing budgets, risk registers, and project programmes.
• Knowledge of building regulations, property compliance, and construction processes.

What you’ll get in return

• The opportunity to lead meaningful projects that directly benefit local communities.
• A supportive and collaborative council environment with strong commitment to professional development.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio across the corporate estate.
• Flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance.

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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