Principalship
Senior Project Manager
Fixed term up to December 2027
This is a new post within the College.
37 hours per week
Management Salary Scale
Spine point 13
£55,363 per annum
Lead One of the North East's Most Exciting Education Capital Projects
Tyne Coast College is seeking an exceptional Senior Project Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering our prestigious and transformational New College Campus development.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced project professional with a strong background in construction, capital projects and decant management to help shape the future of education across South Tyneside and the wider region.
Working directly with the Executive Director of Infrastructure and Transformation, you will act as the College's lead client-side project manager, overseeing the successful delivery of a significant capital programme and ensuring the seamless transition from our existing facilities into a state-of-the-art new campus. The role offers the chance to leave a lasting legacy for thousands of learners, staff and the wider community.
About the Role
You will coordinate a complex programme of work involving contractors, consultants, local authorities, funding bodies and internal stakeholders. Your focus will be on ensuring projects are delivered safely on time and within budget, whilst minimising disruption to teaching and learning.
Key responsibilities include:
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Supporting the delivery of the College's ambitious Capital Programme.
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Managing the planning and execution of significant decant and relocation activities.
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Overseeing construction and contractor performance.
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Managing project budgets and cashflows.
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Producing assurance reports for Governors, senior leaders and funding bodies.
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Building strong relationships with contractors, consultants, local authorities and other key stakeholders.
About You
We are looking for an experienced project professional with a demonstrable track record of delivering complex construction and capital projects.
You will have:
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Significant experience managing major capital construction programmes, including decant and relocation projects, to agreed timescales and budgets.
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Proven experience of working within the built environment, estates, property or construction sectors.
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Strong understanding of building regulations and health and safety obligations.
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Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
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Experience managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
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A recognised project management or construction-related professional qualification and ideally membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS.
Why Join Us?
This is more than a project management role. It is an opportunity to be at the centre of a landmark development that will transform learning opportunities for future generations.
You will join an ambitious organisation with a clear vision for the future and have the opportunity to contribute to one of the most exciting education construction projects in the region.
If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy working on high-profile projects and have the expertise to deliver major construction and decant programmes successfully, we would love to hear from you.
Help us build the future of Tyne Coast College. Apply today.
Closing date: Monday 10 August 2026.
Tyne Coast College was created from the merger of South Tyneside College and South Shields Marine School, with TyneMet College and Queen Alexandra Sixth Form.
We offer a vast range of educational opportunities for those aged 14 to adults - including A’levels, vocational programmes, apprenticeships, Higher Education and specialist maritime training. Our portfolio is multi award winning with national accolades and a global outstanding reputation for maritime provision. The College has a high performing SEND provision which has been recognised nationally and is a regional specialist in teaching and learning for learners with SEN.
Tyne Coast College is the North East’s world leading maritime training provider and was awarded the Queens Anniversary Prize for its expertise in creating high-tech under and above water digital scenarios and was rated Ofsted ‘Good’ in October 2019.
As a strong proactive voice in the north east we are passionate about providing a dynamic and diverse curriculum brimming with the essential academic and vocational skills’ training that enables students to progress on to their chosen careers.
Our motto for a bigger, better, stronger future for the region encapsulates our commitment to the region, the business sector and those living and working in the north east.
Recruiting high-calibre, professional staff with vocational credibility is at the core of our success. We are looking for dynamic and innovative individuals with a passion for achieving excellence through delivering a first class quality service at all times.
