Capital Projects Manager
| Posting date: | 06 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | Darlington, Not recorded, DL1 2AN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | b374a4b7-c070-4a16-812b-887de626f5a8 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Person Specification - Essential (E) or Desirable (D)
Qualifications
Degree in a relevant field (i.e. estates/facilities management/construction/surveying) or equivalent experience - E
Project Management qualification i.e. Prince2, APM, RICS, CIOB or equivalent experience - E
Accredited CDM qualification - D
Skills
Computer literate with excellent understanding of Microsoft Office suite of programmes - E
Ability to work as part of a team, working effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities - E
Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work on own initiative - E
Ability to remain calm and deal with challenging situations in an appropriate manner - E
Ability to collate, manage and analyse data to provide insight through trends, themes and translate into effective action plans - E
Ability to be able to present information in a logical and systematic manner and to interpret data with skill and understanding to inform strategic decision-making at school and Trust level - E
Knowledge / Experience
Proven track record of managing capital projects of varying complexity and scale across estates and facilities. - E
Experience of delivering large, complicated capital projects in relation to building maintenance, refurbishment and/or ICT services - D
Experience working within or for a Multi-Academy Trust, local authority or similar organisation, in a similar role - D
Knowledge of building and construction legislation, building regulations and planning regulations - E
Knowledge of CDM regulations and health and safety, including risk assessments and method statements - E
Awareness of child protection / safeguarding issues - E
What the school offers its staff
Why work for EVAT?
It’s an exciting time to join EVAT. We have a bold vision for the future and by 2028 we are on track to have achieved four ambitious objectives, which are to:
• Provide exceptional learning experiences and achieve the best possible outcomes for our children and young people
• Build a stronger, even more resilient Trust, that is fit for the future
• Grow our Trust sustainably, strategically and with moral purpose
• Have a positive impact on the natural environment and create a passion for its protection and sustainability in our pupils and staff
Employee benefits
Local Government Pension Scheme membership – 17.5% employer contribution rate
Free 24/7 advice line for counselling, support and legal advice
Opportunities for training/CPD and to lead Trust transformation programmes
32 days annual leave every year + bank holidays
Bespoke induction, leadership and professional development
Hybrid/agile working opportunities
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to a Blue Light discount card
Free staff car park (EVAT main site)
EVAT is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All staff and job applicants receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Further details about the role
Full Job Description can be found attached to this advert.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Person Specification - Essential (E) or Desirable (D)
Qualifications
Degree in a relevant field (i.e. estates/facilities management/construction/surveying) or equivalent experience - E
Project Management qualification i.e. Prince2, APM, RICS, CIOB or equivalent experience - E
Accredited CDM qualification - D
Skills
Computer literate with excellent understanding of Microsoft Office suite of programmes - E
Ability to work as part of a team, working effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities - E
Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work on own initiative - E
Ability to remain calm and deal with challenging situations in an appropriate manner - E
Ability to collate, manage and analyse data to provide insight through trends, themes and translate into effective action plans - E
Ability to be able to present information in a logical and systematic manner and to interpret data with skill and understanding to inform strategic decision-making at school and Trust level - E
Knowledge / Experience
Proven track record of managing capital projects of varying complexity and scale across estates and facilities. - E
Experience of delivering large, complicated capital projects in relation to building maintenance, refurbishment and/or ICT services - D
Experience working within or for a Multi-Academy Trust, local authority or similar organisation, in a similar role - D
Knowledge of building and construction legislation, building regulations and planning regulations - E
Knowledge of CDM regulations and health and safety, including risk assessments and method statements - E
Awareness of child protection / safeguarding issues - E
What the school offers its staff
Why work for EVAT?
It’s an exciting time to join EVAT. We have a bold vision for the future and by 2028 we are on track to have achieved four ambitious objectives, which are to:
• Provide exceptional learning experiences and achieve the best possible outcomes for our children and young people
• Build a stronger, even more resilient Trust, that is fit for the future
• Grow our Trust sustainably, strategically and with moral purpose
• Have a positive impact on the natural environment and create a passion for its protection and sustainability in our pupils and staff
Employee benefits
Local Government Pension Scheme membership – 17.5% employer contribution rate
Free 24/7 advice line for counselling, support and legal advice
Opportunities for training/CPD and to lead Trust transformation programmes
32 days annual leave every year + bank holidays
Bespoke induction, leadership and professional development
Hybrid/agile working opportunities
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to a Blue Light discount card
Free staff car park (EVAT main site)
EVAT is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All staff and job applicants receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Further details about the role
Full Job Description can be found attached to this advert.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.