Engineering Project Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Warwick is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to oversee PRINCE2 project management of transport infrastructure initiatives. The ideal candidate will be highly organized with excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders and managing budgets. This role offers flexibility to work from the office, home, and construction sites, along with a generous pension scheme and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Agile working options

Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

Access to employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Experience in managing budgets and funding sources is necessary.
• Highly organized with strong project management skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead PRINCE2 project management of transport infrastructure initiatives.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and manage work streams.
• Ensure effective delivery of projects and programmes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility to work in different environments

Experience in local authority infrastructure delivery

Stakeholder management

Organizational and documentation skills

Job description

Warwickshire is renowned worldwide as the birthplace of Shakespeare, but our identity extends far beyond our literary heritage. Today, we are a dynamic and forward‑looking county, home to leading businesses and a wealth of opportunities for those who live and work here.

As an employer, we are committed to innovation and embrace new ways of working, fostering an environment where creativity and collaboration thrive.

The Role

We are seeking Engineering Project Managers to lead the PRINCE2 project management of transport infrastructure initiatives across Warwickshire.

Our Project and Programme Management team, part of Engineering Design Services, is a highly skilled group of professionals dedicated to delivering projects and programmes that enhance travel and connectivity throughout the county.

Key Requirements

We are looking for a Project Manager who is:

• an excellent communicator, able to engage effectively with diverse audiences
• skilled in problem‑solving across engineering, financial, and stakeholder challenges
• flexible, with the ability to work from the office, home, and construction sites as required
• experienced in local authority infrastructure delivery
• capable of managing stakeholders, work streams, funding sources, and budgets
• highly organised, with strong documentation and project management skills

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feelsvalued, included, safe, supported,andwelcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council isa great placeto work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council.

Additional Information

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

To discuss the role please contact Tristan Hall, Service Manager at [e-mail]

Closing date: 23rd January 2026
Interview date: W/C 5th February 2026

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact [e-mail] and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more