Environment Project Manager

Borough of Lambeth; London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Borough of Lambeth is seeking an Environment Project Manager to oversee significant capital projects aimed at enhancing local infrastructure. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, contributing to the borough's ambitious plans for community development. Applicants should have a strong background in project management within a local government context, with proven skills in contract management and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days

Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service

Discounts at local restaurants

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in local government managing capital projects.
• Experience with Active Travel and Highways maintenance projects.
• Extensive experience in writing reports and business cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex capital and non-capital projects up to £10m.
• Ensure delivery within budget and specified quality.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Management

Financial Awareness

Stakeholder Engagement

Time Management

Education

Project Management Accreditation

Job description

Description

Environment Project Manager REF: 2213

Hybrid Working

PO5: £52,674 pa rising in annual increments to £55,710 inc LW.

Permanent and Full Time

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council. We have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked on our transformational One Lambeth Programme, ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff: Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please visit our One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from Streatham in the South to Waterloo in the North, we are the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity includes over 130 languages spoken, the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

Our borough offers exceptional schools, green spaces like Brockwell Park, cultural sites such as the Black Cultural Archives, and renowned institutions like St Thomas's Hospital.

About the Team:

The Capital Studio is part of the wider Infrastructure and Capital Delivery team within Resident and Enabling Service. The team’s main goal is to deliver projects for internal clients, including Transport, Sustainability, and Parks, benefiting Lambeth residents and visitors.

About the Role:

The key responsibility is to ensure that internal and external supply chains deliver a portfolio of high-profile, complex capital and non-capital Highway Asset Improvement Projects, each up to £10m, on time, within budget, and to the required quality. The post-holder will establish and work closely with extensive supply chains and stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements:

• Project Management accreditation or strong knowledge of project management processes.
• Knowledge of strategic business planning and service improvements in a council environment.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing and delivering capital projects in local government, especially Active Travel and Highways maintenance projects.
• Proven contract management skills, experience with Term Partnering Contracts, NEC, and JCT.
• Strong financial awareness, capable of reporting and presenting on multiple projects.
• Experience working in accordance with CDM 2015 regulations and other statutory requirements.
• Extensive experience in writing detailed reports and business cases, and presenting complex issues.
• Ability to network and build relationships at all levels to achieve objectives.
• Proficiency with management, project, and analysis tools.
• Excellent time management skills, capable of prioritizing complex work streams.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the Job Description & Person Specification.

Contact & Application:

For an informal discussion, contact Clive Kershaw at [e-mail].

Closing date: 1 June 2025, 11:59 pm.

Benefits:

• Participation in 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave starting at 27 days, increasing to 35 days.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay.
• Discounts at local restaurants and gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and secure bike storage.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

Click the apply button and complete the online application. Please demonstrate how you meet the criteria marked with 'A' in your supporting statement. Remove personal details from your CV and statement due to our anonymized process. We support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers and are committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment, including guaranteed interviews for disabled candidates who meet the criteria. Further info about Cifas checks is available here.