Construction Project Manager

Bath And North East Somerset Council; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bristol is seeking experienced Project Managers to join their Capital Programme and Project Delivery Team. This role involves managing complex construction projects within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in project management, strong technical knowledge, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for work/life balance

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing major or technically complex construction programmes.
• Strong technical knowledge of design, contract management, planning, and construction project management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a diverse programme of major or technically complex construction projects.
• Work as part of the Sustainable Communities team.
• Engage with stakeholders and manage project delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve people’s lives. Exciting opportunities to join our Capital Programme and Project Delivery Team. These roles represent a fantastic opportunity to be an integral part of the transformation within a UNESCO World Heritage Site and UNESCO World Heritage Spa, around Britain’s only thermal springs, within an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Responsibilities

We are seeking experienced Project Managers with a proven track record in delivering a diverse programme of major or technically complex construction projects from feasibility and technical design, through to construction and end-user handover. Candidates will require a strong technical knowledge of design, contract management, planning and technical construction based project management, to join our award‑winning multi‑disciplinary team. Working as part of the wider Sustainable Communities team you will need to be a team player with excellent stakeholder and relevant design and construction project management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing major or technically complex construction programmes. • Strong technical knowledge of design, contract management, planning and construction based project management. • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. • Ability to work across a diverse portfolio of projects from Highways (Public Realm), Corporate and Commercial Estates, Housing and Compliance Maintenance. • Commitment to Bath and North East Somerset Council’s values of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits to ensure you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Flexible working arrangements including home working are available. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Application Details

Interview date : 14 / 01 / 2026
Contact: Christopher May, Senior Project Manager, [e-mail], 01225396397
Note: This advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs. We are a Disability Confident Employer.