City Centre Project Director

University of Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Plymouth seeks a Programme Manager to lead significant housing redevelopment projects in the City Centre. This role involves coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and delivering transformational outputs in collaboration with Homes England. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and a passion for urban regeneration.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large and complex projects from inception to delivery.
• Ability to coordinate a large multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Civic Centre redevelopment project.
• Lead joint programme with Homes England to unlock housing sites.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Team Coordination

Regeneration

Job description

As part of our newly established strategic partnership with Homes England, the Council is embarking on an accelerated programme of housing delivery in the City Centre.

This newly established role, reporting to the Head of Regeneration and Growth, will include overseeing two programmes of work:

1. Leadership of the Civic Centre redevelopment project, converting former City Centre municipal offices into housing;
2. Leading a joint programme of work with Homes England to unlock housing sites across the city centre, working with the private sector.

You will be an accomplished programme manager or project director, with experience of delivering large and complex projects from inception to delivery. Comfortable coordinating a large multi-disciplinary team to ensure that transformational outputs are delivered, you must also bring a passion for regeneration and a track record of delivery.

This role provides the opportunity to lead one of the largest projects in the City, working closely with Homes England and the award-winning Economic Development team.

For an informal conversation, contact [e-mail]

Closing date: 29 May 2025.

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