Project Managers – Public Sector (Yorkshire)

Salary/Rate:£60,000 – £80,000 plus benefits, DOE
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Yorkshire
County:South Yorkshire
Sector:Built Environment & Surveying, Development, Project Management
Job ref:CK3220169
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About the Role

Help shape the future of our public spaces and communities.

We are seeking experienced Project Managers with a strong background in the public sector to join a high-performing Yorkshire-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with local authorities and play a key role in advising on and delivering a diverse range of public sector construction, maintenance, and repair schemes across housing, leisure, and civic buildings.

With multiple positions available — from Senior Project Manager through to Associate Director — you’ll have the opportunity to build your career while making a meaningful impact in communities across the region.

Why join us?

  • Make a difference, delivering projects that improve public services and enhance community spaces.
  • Develop your career with clear progression pathways and exposure to varied, meaningful projects.
  • Work on diverse schemes, from housing regeneration to leisure centres, town halls, and civic buildings.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Advising and supporting local authority clients on the delivery of capital programmes, maintenance, and repair schemes.
  • Building and nurturing long-term relationships with public sector clients, helping to grow both new and existing accounts.
  • Managing the full lifecycle of public sector projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and compliance standards.
  • Leading procurement strategies, contract administration, stakeholder engagement, and risk management.
  • Ensuring projects meet sustainability, accessibility, and community value objectives.

What we’re looking for:

  • A degree (or equivalent qualification) in a construction-related discipline such as construction management, quantity surveying, building surveying, or project management.
  • Experience working with or for public sector organisations, particularly local authorities, housing associations, or government bodies.
  • Strong understanding of public sector procurement routes, frameworks, governance, and regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • A collaborative and proactive approach with a passion for delivering projects that positively impact local communities.

The opportunity: Join a respected, market-leading team with a reputation for excellence in the public sector. With salaries ranging from £60,000 to £80,000 + benefits DOE, you will have the opportunity to grow your career, broaden your expertise, and play a key role in transforming local places and spaces.

Contact Caroline Kingsley 📞 07768 381831 ✉️ caroline@kingsleyrecruitment.co.uk 🔗 Arrange a call: https://calendly.com/caroline-200/15min

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