Senior Project Manager - Temple Quarter

Bristol

£47,773 - £49,879

Fixed Term 12 months maternity cover

Ref: VAC000822

The Temple Quarter Joint Delivery Team (JDT) is a dynamic new cross-organisational team being established to drive forward the regeneration of a new quarter of the city centred around Temple Meads Station which will provide up to 10,000 new homes and 22,000 jobs.

What will I be doing?

The Senior Project Manager has responsibility for providing oversight and leadership in the development, promotion and successful delivery of major regeneration projects in Temple Quarter, working closely in partnership with other Council service areas and with project partners.

In accordance with strategic priorities you will work with the Mayor’s office, project partners, funders, developers and community stakeholders to develop and deliver schemes which achieve both strategic and local objectives. You’ll lead the procurement and management of consultants, contractors and developers, whist achieving best value.

What do I need?

• You will have relevant experience of working within a Local Authority, development or project management role;
• along with good budget and people management skills you’ll bring a track record of successful partnership working with a range of stakeholders to deliver major capital projects;
• you’ll also have a thorough understanding of the policy context within which Local Authorities are operating and how these polices impact on the delivery of major capital projects
• you will be qualified to graduate and/or professional level in housing, construction or project management. At Bristol City Council, we work together to make Bristol a better place – now and for future generations. We’re a high-profile, fast-moving organisation that goes the extra mile for our own people, too. Join us, and you’ll thrive in our supportive environment, with every opportunity to build on your existing skills and develop new ones. We also offer a generous rewards package including flexible working and flexi-time, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and generous annual leave allowance.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we work together to make Bristol a better place – now and for future generations. We’re a high-profile, fast-moving organisation that goes the extra mile for our own people, too.

Join us, and you’ll thrive in our supportive environment, with every opportunity to build on your existing skills and develop new ones. We also offer a generous rewards package including flexible working and flexi-time, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and generous annual leave allowance.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

Closing date: 18 January 2021.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the City we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community.