Development & Construction Project Manager

-; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Development & Construction Project Manager. This role involves managing and delivering construction projects for the Council, ensuring they meet standards and budget constraints. A degree in a relevant field and proven project management skills in the construction sector are essential. The job offers flexible working, generous annual leave, and various employee benefits, providing a fulfilling career within public service.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Free Eye Tests

Free Onsite Gym

Learning & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree-level or equivalent relevant construction professional qualifications.
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development.
• Strong project management background in either the private or public sector.
• Good IT skills including M365 and construction project management tools.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing construction projects successfully.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of the Council's Capital Programme construction projects.
• Oversee appointment and management of external consultants and contractors.
• Ensure proposals represent value for money and effective use of resources.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Liaise with stakeholders across the project scope.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

IT skills (M365, SharePoint, Teams)

Construction project management

Education

Degree-level relevant qualifications

Tools

M365

SharePoint

Teams

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity available for a dynamic and experienced Development & Construction Project Manager to join our Commercial Property Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.

As the Development & Construction Project Manager, you will lead and manage the delivery of both WBC service and commercial development opportunities from masterplanning and viability to implementation and delivery. This will include utilising expert project management skills to work with multi‑discipline teams, Council wide departments and external stakeholders, ensuring the Council's construction projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

This role requires a proactive individual with excellent project management skills and a strong understanding and experience of Commercial and Residential construction projects.

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave - ...... days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working
• GP Helpline – Available 7 days a week
• Employee Assistance Programme – Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline
• Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
• Free Onsite Gym – Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes
• Local & Lifestyle Discounts – Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more
• Move through Menopause Course
• Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Networks
• And more!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of the Council's Capital Programme construction projects, from inception to completion, to time, budget and service client satisfaction, and in line with the Council's procurement rules and regulations
• Oversee the appointment and management of external consultants and contractors on spatial planning, property, highway, construction and other commissions which contribute to the planning, appraisal and delivery of development sites.
• Ensure all development proposals represent value for money and the optimum use of Council resources through on-going financial appraisal, assessment and production of robust business cases.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor construction project progress and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Liaise with local planning authority, politicians, stakeholders, funders and tenants on all planning and communication matters across the strategic property and commercial assets portfolio.

Candidate requirements

• Degree-level, equivalent relevant construction professional qualifications or expertise.
• Evidence of continuous personal and professional development.
• Strong project management background, either in the private or public sector.
• Good IT skills including office software such as M365, SharePoint, Teams, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of managing construction projects to successful outcomes.

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We're home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

For more information or to arrange a confidential call, please email Tim Searle, Senior Development Project Manager, Commercial Property – [e-mail]

Closing date

Friday 8th January 2026, 5pm

Interview date

TBC

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.