Project Manager

£45,578 - £52,457 per annum

SYPA – with a generous employer contribution of 18.6%

Annual leave - 45 Days (273.8 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period

About us

The Sheffield College is a thriving further and higher education community, empowering around 13,000 learners each year to achieve their goals. Driven by our mission to transform lives through learning, we foster an inclusive environment — recognised through our 2026 Investors in Diversity Gold award and 3rd‑place ranking in the National Centre for Diversity’s 2025 Top 100 Most Inclusive UK Employers.

About the Role

The Projects Manager is responsible for leading a small professional team to deliver capital, refurbishment and lifecycle projects across the College. The role ensures that projects are delivered to agreed time, cost and quality standards, while meeting statutory and contractual compliance requirements. The post-holder will manage project budgets, contractors and consultants, and provide assurance on delivery to the Director of Estates & Environmental Sustainability

Main Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of capital, refurbishment and lifecycle projects across all College campuses, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to specification.
Manage a professional team including the Projects Officer and CAD Technician, setting objectives, monitoring performance and supporting development.
Oversee project planning, feasibility, design, procurement, construction and handover stages in line with College procedures and external regulations.
Ensure all projects comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, including CDM regulations, planning consents, building regulations, procurement rules and health & safety standards.

If you want to find out more about the role please contact Jennifer Chaggar, Director of Estates & Environmental Sustainability Jennifer.Chaggar@sheffcol.ac.uk

What we can offer you

As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £45,578 - £52,457 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.

Alongside your salary, your pension is one of the most valuable benefits of joining the College. The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), administered locally by SYPA, provides financial security in retirement and support for your loved ones.

Our Full Benefits Package

SYPA – with a generous employer contribution of 18.6%
Annual leave - 45 Days (273.8 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours)- this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
Health and wellbeing, we offer
Employee assistance programme through Bupa
Occupational Health through PAM
Free eye tests for VDU users
Free parking is available at the majority of our campuses
Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
Continuous professional development opportunities
A people‑focused working culture where you can grow and thrive

Further information can be found on our Benefits and Career Development pages.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant, we’re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.

Safeguarding

We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding

Next Steps:

To apply: Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk CVs are currently not accepted.

As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Closing date: 17^th May 2026

Please be aware – If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.

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