Environment Project Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH; London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in South London seeks an Environment Project Manager to oversee high-profile capital projects. The role involves managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relationships to improve local infrastructure. Candidates should have strong project management skills and experience in local government.

Benefits

Generous Leave

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance

Sick Pay

Cycle Schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing capital projects in local government.
• Experience in writing detailed reports and business cases.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a portfolio of complex capital projects within budget and on time.
• Establish and work closely with extensive supply chains and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Management

Financial Awareness

Time Management

Education

Project Management Accreditation

Tools

Management Tools

Analysis Tools

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 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 is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, and communities including 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 such as the Black Cultural Archives, and renowned institutions including St Thomas's Hospital.

About the Team:

The Capital Studio is part of the Infrastructure and Capital Delivery team within Resident and Enabling Service. Our main objective 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 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, within budget, on time, 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 excellent knowledge of project management processes.
• Knowledge of strategic business planning and service improvements within a council environment.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing and delivering capital projects in a local government setting, particularly Active Travel and Highways maintenance projects.
• 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 spend across multiple projects.
• Experience working in accordance with CDM 2015 regulations and other statutory requirements.
• Experience in writing detailed reports and business cases, and presenting complex issues clearly.
• Ability to network and build relationships at all levels to achieve objectives and improve processes.
• Proficiency in management, project, and analysis tools for data presentation.
• Excellent time management skills, capable of prioritizing highly complex work streams and projects.

For more details, 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:

We offer a range of benefits, including participation in staff networks, generous leave, pension scheme, hybrid working, employee assistance, sick pay, discounts, learning opportunities, cycle schemes, and more.

How to Apply:

Click the apply button to submit your application. Ensure your supporting statement demonstrates how you meet the criteria marked with an 'A'. We operate an anonymized process; remove personal details from your CV and statement. We support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers and guarantee interviews for disabled candidates who meet the role's minimum criteria.