Client-Side Project Manager - Building/Construction

Project overview

Job Title: Client-Side Building & Construction Project Manager (Public Sector)

Project details

Liverpool - 4 days onsite

Contract Type: Contract

Inside IR35

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Client-Side Building & Construction Project Manager to join our team and lead the planning, development, and delivery of building fabric, structural maintenance, and construction projects across a diverse public-sector estate. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in a client-facing environment, where you will take full ownership of projects from initial concept to completion.

You will manage a portfolio of projects, including operational offices, transport hubs, bus depots, ferry terminals, and other public-facing facilities. Your focus will be on delivering high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective solutions while working closely with stakeholders, consultants, and contractors in live, occupied environments.

Key Responsibilities

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with:

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

• Act as the client-side lead for building fabric refurbishment, structural repairs, and construction projects, including roofing, façades, fire safety upgrades, accessibility improvements, and drainage works.
• Develop and manage project scopes, technical specifications, tender documentation, and governance papers to ensure alignment with public-sector requirements.
• Oversee the work of consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required standards.
• Conduct condition assessments, lifecycle replacements, and cost estimates to inform project planning and decision-making.
• Ensure all works are delivered safely, compliantly, and in accordance with public-sector procurement and governance frameworks.
• Proven experience as a client-side Project Manager, preferably within a public-sector, local authority or client led environment.
• A strong track record in building fabric refurbishment, structural repairs, and project delivery in operational settings.
• Experience in producing high-quality project documentation, scopes, and tender information tailored to public-sector needs.
• Knowledge of fire safety upgrades, accessibility improvements, and drainage/external works.
• A solid understanding of project cost, programme, risk, and change control in a client-side capacity.
• The ability to work effectively in live, occupied environments while maintaining safety and compliance.
• Start: flexible
• Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, GB
• Rate: 69-81 EUR/h