Environment Project Manager

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

Job summary

Join a leading council as an Environment Project Manager, overseeing high-profile projects in a vibrant community. You will manage complex capital projects, ensuring quality delivery on time and within budget. The role offers hybrid working and various benefits, including generous leave and pension membership.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting from 27 days

Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing capital projects.
• Proven contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of capital and non-capital projects.
• Establish and work with supply chains and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Networking

Time Management

Education

Project Management accreditation

Tools

Management tools

Analysis tools

Job description

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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 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. From Streatham to Waterloo, our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken. Lambeth is home to the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. We offer excellent schools, green spaces like Brockwell Park, cultural sites like the Black Cultural Archives, and institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital.

About the Team:

The Capital Studio, part of the Infrastructure and Capital Delivery team within Resident and Enabling Service, aims 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 ensure that internal and external supply chains deliver a portfolio of high-profile, complex capital and non-capital Highway Asset Improvement Projects and Parks 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.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement should clearly demonstrate:

• Project Management accreditation or excellent knowledge of project management processes.
• Knowledge of business planning and service improvements in a council environment.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing and delivering capital projects, especially Active Travel and Highways maintenance projects.
• Proven contract management skills, including managing delivery through Term Partnering Contracts, NEC, and JCT.
• Strong financial awareness and ability to report on multiple projects.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and statutory requirements.
• Experience in writing detailed reports and business cases, and presenting complex issues.
• Networking skills to build relationships and improve processes.
• Proficiency with management, project, and analysis tools.
• Excellent time management skills for handling complex work streams and prioritising tasks.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the 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 staff networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic; LGBTQ+; Disability; Young Professionals; Women.
• Generous annual leave starting from 27 days, up to 35 days.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Sick Pay based on length of service.
• 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. Demonstrate how you meet the criteria marked with an 'A' in your supporting statement. We operate an anonymised application process—remove personal details from your CV and statement. We are committed to equal opportunities, safer recruitment, and support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers. A Cifas check is required.

Additional Information:

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management and IT

Industries: Government Administration