Environment Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council as an Environment Project Manager, overseeing high-profile capital projects that enhance community infrastructure. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to Lambeth's ambitious future plans. Enjoy hybrid working and a range of benefits, including generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting from 27 days

Membership in Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Sick Pay

Discounts at local restaurants and gyms

Learning and Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Trade Union Membership

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing capital projects in local government.
• Strong knowledge of project management processes and CDM 2015 regulations.
• Experience in writing reports and presenting complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of capital and non-capital Highway Asset Improvement Projects.
• Ensure projects meet specified outputs within budget and on time.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Management

Financial Awareness

Networking

Time Management

Education

Project Management Accreditation

Tools

Management Tools

Project Analysis Tools

Job description

Job 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, created for staff by staff: Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please visit our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. It stretches from Streatham in the South to Waterloo in the North, and is the 9th largest borough in London. Lambeth is diverse, with over 130 languages spoken, and is home to the Windrush community, London’s largest + community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. The borough boasts excellent schools, green spaces like Brockwell Park, cultural sites such as the Black Cultural Archives, and renowned institutions like St Thomas's Hospital, offering an enriching environment.

About the Team:

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

About the Role:

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

Candidate Requirements:

• Project Management accreditation or strong knowledge of successful project management processes.
• Knowledge of strategic business planning and service improvements within a council setting.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing and delivering capital projects, especially Active Travel and Highways maintenance projects, in a local government environment.
• Proven contract management skills, with experience managing delivery through Term Partnering Contracts, NEC, and JCT.
• Strong financial awareness with the ability to report and present on multiple projects’ expenditure.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and other statutory requirements.
• Experience in writing detailed reports and business cases, and presenting complex issues effectively.
• Ability to network at all levels, build relationships, and improve processes and delivery.
• Proficiency in using management, project, and analysis tools for preparing and presenting information.
• Excellent time management skills, with experience handling complex work streams and prioritizing tasks.

Additional Information:

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the full job description and person specification via the hyperlink below: Job Description & Person Specification.

Contact Information:

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

Recruitment Timelines:

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

Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-, Professionals, and Women.
• Generous annual leave starting from 27 days, increasing to 35 days with service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on service length.
• 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:

If interested, click the apply button and complete the online application. In your supporting statement, clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A'. We operate an anonymised application process, so remove personal details from your CV and statement.

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Additional requirements include undertaking a Cifas check. More information can be found here.