Major Projects Manager

inploi; Tameside; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Tameside is seeking an experienced Major Projects Manager to lead significant growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant professional qualification and proven success in managing development projects. This role demands strong negotiation skills and the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery. Join us in shaping the future of Tameside and contribute to transformative community projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in successful delivery of projects and programmes.
• Ability to work effectively in multi-agency and partnership settings.
• Experience in negotiating complex commercial arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Lead on major growth projects within the Development and Major Programmes team.
• Drive forward the delivery of Tameside’s ambitious proposals.
• Engage with stakeholders to influence project outcomes.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary

Grade L. SCP 48 £61,103 - SCP 51 £67,924

Hours Per Week

36 hours

Base Location

Tameside One

Assessment Date

To be arranged

The Role

Tameside is perfectly positioned for growth. With a wealth of culture, history and heritage to draw on and proud foundations that make it unique. Located just 12 minutes from Manchester City Centre, yet nestled in the foothills of the Peak District; Tameside is gifted with urban opportunity and rural tranquillity offering an ideal location for easy access to both the city and countryside.

With some of the largest development pockets of land in the Greater Manchester area, it really is a fantastic canvas for growth with the aspiration, vision and ambition to match. The Council is focussed on creating the right environment to attract investment, jobs, homes and infrastructure to support the growth of Greater Manchester and continue to make Tameside a great place to live, work, invest and visit.

Tameside has a number of significant growth projects that are being taken forward. These include the 2,000+ homes at Godley Green Garden Village, the Ashton Moss employment site with capacity to deliver 1m sqft of commercial floorspace for advanced manufacturing uses, the Ashton Town Cengtre / St Petersfield mixed use regeneration schemes and other significant town centre regeneration projects.

These growth projects will deliver significant benefits including affordable housing, substantial infrastructure to improve connectivity, social value outcomes, unlocking private sector investment and expertise, alongside the revitalisation and re-imagination of Tameside’s town centres.

Reporting to the Head of Development and Major Programmes and alongside key partners including GMCA, Homes England and TfGM you will be responsible for leading on the major growth projects within the Development and Major Programmes team. Your role specifically will be to drive forward the delivery of Tameside’s ambitious proposals for the Ashton Mayoral Development Zone (AMDZ), the proposed Ashton Regeneration Partnership, and potential Ashton and Stalybridge Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) support the Council’s corporate objectives for growth.

About You

You will have a relevant professional qualification, with experience of successful delivery of projects and programmes with private/public sector interface on time and within budget. You will be able to work effectively in range of multi-agency and partnership settings to deliver investment and development schemes whilst leading on the negotiation of complex commercial arrangements for project delivery.

You will be able to work at pace with enthusiasm engaging with and influencing stakeholders.

You will be able to work at pace with enthusiasm engaging with and influencing stakeholders.

About Us

Come shape the future of Tameside with us!

Message from Julian Jackson, Director of Place at Tameside Council.

“Since joining Team Tameside in September 2022, I’ve been proud to work alongside a hardworking and passionate team that’s making a real difference to our borough.

Our Place Directorate is at the heart of shaping Tameside covering everything from planning and highways to parks, culture, arts, environmental services, and facilities management. Whether it’s keeping our streets clean, improving green spaces, or driving forward exciting regeneration projects, our work makes a direct impact on the lives of residents and businesses every day.

We’ve already delivered some amazing projects, like Ashton Old Baths, and are currently working on master plans for our town centres in Stalybridge, Hyde, with projects like Ashton Mayoral Development Zone, and Godley Green Green Garden Village also set to create new homes, jobs and commercial spaces. But it’s not just about developments day to day it’s about making sure our core services are modern, efficient, and able to support thriving communities and safeguard our heritage buildings and assets for the future.

To do that, we need passionate people to join us. If you want to be part of a team that’s driving real change, improving local services, and shaping the future of Tameside, we’d love to have you on board.

Come and be part of something great. Let’s build the future of Tameside together!

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Mike Reed 07974111756 or [e-mail]

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