Project Manager

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

15 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 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.

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

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab)

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 (Opens in a new tab)

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.

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