Assistant Project Manager (Major Projects)

Calderdale Council; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking two Assistant Project Managers to lead the delivery of major capital projects aimed at improving local communities and stimulating economic growth. The role involves managing complex initiatives worth millions of pounds, with a focus on creating inclusive public spaces and improving transport access. This position offers a flexible hybrid working pattern and excellent opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Political environment experience

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a project delivery environment.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-million-pound projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver projects that stimulate regeneration.
• Create and improve public spaces and transport connectivity.
• Support the Council’s objectives for growth and sustainability.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Understanding of capital projects

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Lead the way. Build the future. Do you want to play a key role in building strong, thriving towns, reducing inequalities in our communities, and improving the learning estate for our children? Are you an individual with experience of working in a project delivery environment and enjoy a fast paced, challenging, collaborative working day? If yes, then we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for two Assistant Project Managers to join us in Major Projects in the Regeneration and Strategy Directorate. You will be joining us at an exciting time as we transform Calderdale through an unprecedented level of investment. Join us and be part of Calderdale’s next chapter.

Our priorities as a council are to reduce inequalities, build strong thriving towns and places, deliver climate action and be a sustainable and effective Council.

Role and responsibilities

Join us as an Assistant Project Manager and play an integral role in the development and delivery of complex, multi-million pound capital projects creating real change for local people from day one. We are delivering a capital portfolio of hundreds of millions of pounds as part of ‘Calderdale The Next Chapter’. You will play an essential part in the management and delivery of projects within the Major Projects Service at Calderdale Council that stimulate regeneration and economic growth across the borough and wider West Yorkshire region.

What we offer

• A rewarding career creating real change for the local community.
• The opportunity to work in a political environment, providing value for the taxpayer.
• Experience leading transformational projects worth millions of pounds.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities to help support your career goals.

We offer a flexible and hybrid working pattern.

Team and projects

We have an opportunity in the Highways and Infrastructure Team:

Assistant Project Manager

Projects include:

• A629 Phase 2 Halifax Town Centre – We’re creating new public spaces improving accessibility, creating areas where people can move around free of traffic, improving vehicle circulation around the town and public transport connectivity, and supporting our aspirations for inclusive growth.
• A641 Improvement Scheme – Developing a vision-led approach to active travel in southeast Calderdale to support the Council’s wider objectives for growth.
• Elland Access Package – The Access Package will improve walking and cycling access to the new Elland Rail Station, including the creation of two new bridges.

Application details

Closing Date: Sunday 21st September 2025
Interview Date: TBC (intended w/c 6th October 2025)

We may utilise digital interview methods.

Our commitments

As part of our Vision, we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.