Project Development Manager

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority; Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS contributions

Holiday entitlement 29-34 days

All-Zone Metro travel

Flexible and hybrid working

Employee Assistance Programme

Westfield Health Programme

Gym discounts

Bike to Work Scheme

Learning, coaching & paid learning-ads

Job summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority seeks an experienced project professional for a temporary secondment to lead the development of plans for a future Mayoral Development Corporation and the Place-Based Business Case. You will work with senior leaders and partners to shape investment, regeneration, housing, transport and growth across the region.

You will assess viability, value for money and provide strategic recommendations, managing external consultants and supporting innovative

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the development and delivery of complex infrastructure, regeneration, transport, housing or investment projects.
• Strong understanding of business case development, appraisal methodologies and project governance.
• Ability to assess strategic, financial, commercial and economic impacts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of strategic business cases and investment pipelines.
• Assess viability and value for money of complex infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with senior stakeholders and external consultants.
• Support delivery frameworks and governance processes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Business case development

Governance & appraisal

Financial analysis

Job description

To help make Liverpool City region the best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business – where no-one is left behind

• Employer: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
• Hours: 35 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 30/09/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: LCRCA/26/344409

This role is internal only, external applicants will not be considered.

This role is fixed term until 31/03/2028

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious project professional to join a dedicated team leading the development of plans for a future Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) and the preparation of a Place-Based Business Case. This exciting secondment opportunity will contribute to a major programme of work that will shape future investment, regeneration, housing, transport and economic growth across the Liverpool City Region.

Working closely with senior leaders, local authorities, government departments and delivery partners, you will support the development of strategic business cases, investment pipelines and delivery frameworks. The role will involve assessing the viability and value for money of complex projects, providing advice to senior stakeholders, managing external consultants and supporting the development of innovative approaches to accelerate regional investment and regeneration.

About the person

We are looking for a highly motivated and collaborative professional with significant experience in the development and delivery of complex infrastructure, regeneration, transport, housing or investment projects. You will have a strong understanding of business case development, appraisal methodologies and project governance, alongside the ability to assess strategic, financial, commercial and economic impacts.

You will be an effective communicator with experience of working with senior stakeholders, building productive partnerships and translating complex information into clear recommendations. With excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach, you will be able to manage competing priorities, identify risks and support the successful delivery of high-profile programmes that will help shape the future of the Liverpool City Region.

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

• Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background,are care experienced (whether through foster care, residential care, supported living, kinship care, live-in care, home care or adoption),are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.