Project Manager - Capex Expansion & Construction Projects

JOB PURPOSE  

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing specific Capex expansion, remodeling, and construction projects at Hamelin-Laie International School as identified by the School Principal. This role requires ensuring that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.  

The Project Manager will adhere strictly to safeguarding, health and safety policies, ensuring that all construction activities are conducted within a safe and compliant environment for staff, students, and visitors.  

REPORTING TO: Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities  

Project Planning & Management:

Develop, coordinate, and oversee project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation for all Capex expansion, remodeling, and construction projects.  

Establish clear project goals, milestones, deliverables, and success criteria.  

Monitor project progress and provide regular reports to the Operations Manager and School Principal.  

Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure project continuity.  

Health & Safety Compliance:

Ensure all construction activities comply with Nord Anglia Education and Hamelin-Laie's Health and Safety policies and national regulations.  

Implement and maintain effective risk assessments, safety plans, and safeguarding procedures for all projects.  

Safeguarding & Compliance:

Implement safeguarding best practices during all projects to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff.  

Maintain communication with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance with school policies and procedures.  

Ensure that contractors and suppliers are aware of, and adhere to, safeguarding expectations while on school premises.  

Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration:

Act as the primary point of contact between contractors, suppliers, school leadership, and other stakeholders.  

Facilitate communication between the Operations Manager and various teams to ensure alignment and project success.  

Provide regular updates and feedback to school leadership and staff on project progress and timelines.  

Quality Assurance & Reporting:

Ensure that all work carried out meets the school’s standards of quality, aesthetics, and functionality.  

Develop and present comprehensive project reports, including financial and progress updates.  

Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement and document best practices for future projects.  

Qualifications/Training 

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Architecture or related. 

Experience / Knowledge 

Proven experience in project management, particularly in construction, remodeling, and expansion projects.  

Strong knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety regulations, and risk management.  

Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.  

Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and manage multiple projects simultaneously.  

Proficient in project management software and tools.  

Experience working in an educational setting.  

Familiarity with local building codes and regulations.

Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or equivalent.

Promote and adhere to the Nord Anglia Education vision and values:   

Opportunity - for us, opportunities need to be meaningful, about achieving potential and making progress.  

Impact - for us, impact is about making a difference. It needs to be immediate, positive and lasting.   

Leadership - for us, leadership is about considering the team’s needs as well as your own, setting inspiring examples, being supportive and showing real accountability and responsibility.  

Respect - for us, respect is about listening, being inclusive, showing tolerance and getting the little things right.  

All staff are required to manage effective personal development as part of NAE’s commitment to invest in staff as the key resource.  

Each individual must ensure that they meet their statutory responsibilities and adhere to NAE and school policies with regard to Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities and other relevant legislation.