Principle Project Manager

Coventry City Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Government Authority in Preston is looking for a skilled individual to lead key Property Management projects. You will ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency across the property estate while representing the division at senior forums. Ideal candidates will have excellent management skills, a track record in problem-solving, and the ability to effectively use data. This role requires the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Excellent programme management and people management skills.
• Significant experience working collaboratively across various areas.
• Proven track record in problem solving and advocating change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of key Property Management projects.
• Manage procurement, contractor performance, and health & safety.
• Drive service improvements and represent the division at senior forums.

Skills

Programme management

People management

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

You will lead the delivery of key Property Management projects, ensuring legal compliance, operational efficiency, and value for money across the council’s property estate. This includes managing procurement, contractor performance, and health & safety.

You’ll drive service improvements and represent the division at senior forums, helping shape policy and ensure high standards across all property-related operations.

A key project will be providing support for Coventry Retail Market, ensuring effective servicing, income generation, and maximisation.

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

Who are we looking for?

You'll have excellent programme management and people management skills, with significant experience working collaboratively across various areas.

You’ll have a proven track record in problem solving, advocating change, and effectively using data to understand needs and target resources to maximise efficiency and effectiveness.

You’ll also be a strong communicator, able to explain and present complex data clearly.

When applying for this role, you will be asked to write a personal statement. Please include the following information:

• Experience managing multiple work programmes
• Experience in continuously improving services to drive quality and shape service delivery
• Ability to lead and motivate others outside your direct sphere of influence

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our website to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups. To qualify, you must meet the role's minimum requirements and identify with one of the following:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Individuals currently in care or previously in care
• Individuals who consider themselves disabled or have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process, please read the attached document on our jobs page labeled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. Any evidence of candidates using AI to complete applications will result in rejection unless a reasonable justification is provided.

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative, and creative spirit, with a history of communities coming together to tackle problems and bring social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant, and diverse. At Coventry, we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With staff from diverse backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who focus on our customers, take responsibility, work collaboratively, and seek better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference in our communities.