Project Manager (Workplace and Construction)

Job Description

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your

mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.  Our job in the UK & ROI Sky Spaces team is to help everyone to be their best. We go out of our way to provide people with a fantastic workplace that makes life simple and easy for our colleagues. 

 

Working with the Head of Projects and Project Programme Heads to lead and manage high-quality workplace design and construction projects on time, on budget and to the highest levels of colleague satisfaction.  

Work very closely with other members of the Workplace team – including Accommodation Strategy & Commercial and third-party professionals – to ensure that the requirements of our colleagues are clearly understood and agreed, and that the brief is clear 

Our goal is to make Sky a brilliant place to work. 

What You'll Do

• Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure everyone involved in projects goes home safely every day by enforcing adherence to current legal and Sky-specific requirements.
• Project Planning & Governance Collaborate with Programme Heads to develop, document, and challenge the Project Brief, ensuring it meets business needs. Maintain the Project Process, Toolkit, and Tracker to support transparent and effective governance.
• Cost, Time & Risk Management Work closely with the Commercial team to manage project costs, identify financial risks, and deliver projects under budget. Support programme management to ensure timely delivery and early risk identification and mitigation.
• Quality & Stakeholder Satisfaction Manage project quality to ensure colleague satisfaction with outcomes. Ensure early integration and smooth handover to Service teams or relevant colleagues upon project completion.
• Technical Integration & Collaboration Partner with Technology and/or Broadcast teams to incorporate technical infrastructure from the outset, ensuring safe and effective implementation. Lead change management efforts and ensure workplace schemes are well understood and effective.
• Leadership, Innovation & Delivery Share best practices in project management to help build a world-class delivery process. Lead teams in designing flexible, high-performing workplaces. Take direct responsibility for successful project delivery when needed, supporting peers and colleagues.
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Project Management Expertise: A degree associated with Workplace, Construction, Surveying or Project Management’ working towards a professional qualification (RICS / APM or equivalent) with proven & varied experience across varied projects.
• A solid understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work and full project lifecycle delivery.
• Leadership & Team Coordination: Demonstrated ability to lead internal teams and manage external consultants or contractors effectively.
• Regulatory & Safety Knowledge: In-depth understanding of UK construction legislation, regulations, and codes, with strong emphasis on Health & Safety, particularly Construction H&S regulations.
• Financial & Risk Management: Good understanding of project finance, including cost control, risk management, and ensuring value for money.
• Communication & Relationship Building: Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, and creative skills, with a strong ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors.
• Professional Development: Passionate about innovation and flexible workplace design, committed to best practices and continuous learning; ideally holds or is pursuing a degree or professional qualification (e.g. RICS, ARB, APM), with a strong CPD record and industry network.
  
  

Team Overview

Sky Spaces

Our job in Sky Spaces is to help everyone be their best. We provide people with the things that make their lives at Sky just a little bit easier – from great working environments to subsidised gyms, from fantastic food and drink options to top quality cycling and life style services. Our goal is to make Sky a brilliant place to work which is a massive operation – Sky doesn’t stand still, and neither do we.

The rewards

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here’s a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
  
  

Inclusion & How You'll Work

Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial injustice and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space

Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

We'd love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.