Principal Project Manager (Capital Delivery and Infrastructure Service)

South Hams District Council & West Devon Borough Council; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Principal Project Manager to lead a variety of infrastructure projects. The role requires significant project management experience and the ability to engage with stakeholders effectively. In this position, you will develop the Councils' approach to project management, ensuring high-quality service delivery across multiple initiatives including carbon reduction and housing. This is an exciting opportunity to join a motivated team dedicated to providing excellent value for their communities.

Qualifications

• Recent significant project management experience including procurement and report writing.
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in delivering housing and carbon reduction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan and control multiple infrastructure projects.
• Develop and embed the Councils' approach to Project Management.
• Deliver project outcomes in varied sectors like housing and waste management.

Skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder engagement

Matrix management

Education

RICS, Civil Engineering or CIOB background

Job description

South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council are two ambitious local authorities working together to provide services to our communities. Our Councils have adopted new, exciting, innovative and forward-looking corporate strategies setting out our visions and priorities for our unique areas.

To support this work, we are currently seeking to recruit a Principal Project Manager to our team to provide project management and leadership to a range of Capital Delivery and Infrastructure projects impacting on services across the Council.

You will be confident in leading, planning and controlling several projects at any one time and be able to matrix manage project team members (some externally sourced) to successfully deliver project outcomes.

An early priority for the successful candidate will be to develop and embed the Councils’ approach to Project Management. The team’s annual delivery plan and Capital Delivery Plan Projects vary from housing, carbon reduction programmes, coastal protection and waste management.

You should be able to demonstrate recent, significant project management experience (e.g. design a brief, procurement, VFM assessments, business cases and report writing) and the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Your background could vary from RICS (building surveyor), Civil Engineering or CIOB but real-world experience is just as important.

If you join us, you will become part of a highly skilled, motivated and positive team which is determined to give good value for money and a high-quality experience to our customers.

For an informal discussion please contact Mr Gerry Mills, Head of Capital Delivery and Infrastructure on [e-mail] or 01803 861 480

Closing date: Thursday 13 November 2025

Interviews will be held in person at our Follaton House Offices, Totnes, TQ9 5NE on Tuesday 25 November 2025