Project Manager in Malvern

This is a fixed term appointment for 2 years. This role requires someone who can work both as part of a team and independently. You will support the Head of Capital Projects in delivering the College's ambitious programme of works, while also taking ownership of the minor projects programme and delivering these schemes with a high degree of autonomy.

You will be a motivated and technically capable Project Manager with a proven track record in delivering refurbishment, fit-out, and minor capital projects. You will be confident managing multiple contractors on live sites, balancing competing priorities, and making pragmatic decisions that ensure projects are delivered safely, to specification, and on time. With strong knowledge of building fabric and construction methods, you will use your practical experience to solve problems and develop workable solutions when challenges arise. You will have a clear understanding of health and safety requirements and be confident applying the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM) to the projects you manage.

The Estates Department at Malvern College manages the maintenance, operation, and development of a large and varied estate that includes academic buildings, boarding accommodation, historic property, and sports facilities. The department supports the College's mission by ensuring that all spaces are safe, well maintained, and fit for purpose. The capital projects function delivers a diverse range of works from small-scale refurbishments to major new-build developments. Within this function, the Head of Capital Projects provides overall leadership, supported by a dedicated project team comprising the Project Manager, Site Manager/Clerk of Works, and Project Coordinator. The Project Manager plays a central role in this team, taking forward the minor projects programme while also supporting the delivery of major schemes.

Reporting to the Head of Capital Projects, the Project Manager is responsible for the management and delivery of the minor projects programme, while also supporting the wider capital projects team on major works. This role requires strong technical knowledge, practical problem-solving, and excellent organisational skills. The Project Manager will take responsibility for scoping, planning, coordinating, and delivering projects, often working autonomously and acting as the main point of contact for contractors and stakeholders.

The postholder must act with professionalism, honesty, and integrity at all times, setting a positive example for contractors and colleagues. They will communicate openly, remain calm under pressure, and adopt a proactive, solutions-focused approach to project management. By doing so, they will help ensure that the College's projects are delivered to a high standard and that the impact on College operations is managed sensitively.

In accordance with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (as amended) and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (as amended) you must take reasonable care not to endanger yourself or other persons whilst at work. You must co-operate with the College to enable it to comply with its legal duties for Health and Safety. Malvern College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all employees to share this commitment. Employees must, at all times, have regard to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in line with the provisions of the Children Act 2004 (as amended) and Keeping Children Safe in Education (as amended) and be fully aware of, and understand, the duties and responsibilities that apply to their role in relation to these requirements. All employees must attend appropriate training in accordance with College and local Safeguarding Board stipulations. Malvern College exists to provide a quality all-round education for pupils aged 13-18 and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check. We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview.