Senior Project Manager - Facilities Expansions

About Noon

Noon Academy

Role Purpose

Role Overview

What You’ll Do

• Lead the delivery of facilities expansion projects including new build, extensions, refurbishments and specialist learning space fit-outs from feasibility through to handover.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, budgets, risk registers and milestone tracking; ensure robust reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Manage procurement and contract administration for consultants and contractors, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and best practice.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, MEP, AV/IT and specialist suppliers to translate educational requirements into built outcomes.
• Drive site-based project management including programme management, site supervision, quality control, health & safety compliance and statutory approvals.
• Implement effective quality assurance and commissioning processes to ensure completed works meet functional, technical and safety standards.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with school leaders, operations, finance and external authorities to align project delivery with operational needs and academic calendars.
• Provide mentorship and line management to project team members and contribute to continuous improvement of project delivery frameworks and templates.

Must-Have Requirements

• Proven track record delivering complex facilities projects (new build and refurbishments) valued at £2m+ or equivalent international projects.
• Chartered or professionally recognised qualification in construction, engineering, project management or related discipline (e.g., MRICS, CEng, PMP, CIOB).
• Minimum 7+ years’ relevant experience managing design and construction projects with responsibility for budgets, programmes and procurement.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience of contract administration (NEC, JCT, FIDIC or equivalent).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership and external authorities.
• Demonstrable experience of site-based project management, health & safety compliance and quality assurance processes.
• Able to work full-time Sunday to Thursday (GMT +3) where required for coordination with regional teams and project sites. Some flexibility for site visits outside these hours may be required.
• Right to work in relevant locations and ability to travel regularly to project sites (regional travel may be required).

Highly Advantageous

• Experience delivering projects within the education sector or other client-facing environments where minimising disruption to operations is critical.
• Familiarity with sustainable design principles, BREEAM, LEED or other environmental standards.
• Experience working in the Middle East or with regional statutory authorities and local supply chains.
• Arabic language ability.

What We’re Really Looking For

• A pragmatic, solutions-focused project leader who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys balancing technical delivery with strong stakeholder relationships.
• Someone who can confidently own projects end-to-end, make decisive trade-offs, and maintain high standards of quality and safety.
• A collaborative team player who can mentor others and help mature project delivery processes across the organisation.

Who This Role Is (and Isn’t) For

• Ideal for: Experienced senior project managers or construction leads who have managed multi-million pound projects and want to apply their skills to create outstanding educational facilities.
• Not for: Individuals who prefer purely office-based or purely design-only roles without responsibility for on-site delivery and stakeholder coordination.
• Other details:
• The is site-based depending on project needs. Regular travel to sites and occasional overnight stays may be required.
• We are looking for someone who can start at short notice.

How To Apply

• If this role aligns with your experience and ambitions and you want to contribute to delivering world-class learning environments, we would love to hear from you. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to go through a structured hiring process. Join us and help shape inspiring spaces for students and staff.
• Noon Academy is the leading edtech platform in the Middle East, with over 14 million students and teachers using our app to learn, teach, and collaborate.
• We have recently raised $41 million in Series B funding to expand our reach and impact in the region and beyond.
• We are on a mission to transform the physical classroom experience by introducing our highly engaging social, group-based learning and AI to make learning fun and improve learning efficacy.
• Our ultimate goal is to provide access to the best teachers to every student even if that teacher is only available virtually.
• We believe we can do this if we blend AI, peer-to-peer learning, and a carefully designed physical space.