Project Manager (Better Queensway)

South End City Council; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the Better Queensway regeneration project. This role involves coordinating stakeholders, driving project delivery, and ensuring compliance with project management methodologies. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, project management experience, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment. Benefits include flexible working and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex regeneration, housing, or infrastructure projects is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Robust experience in project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of outcomes for the Better Queensway Programme.
• Lead process management, monitor progress, and manage risks.
• Prepare and produce detailed reports for various audiences.

Skills

Project management skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational abilities

Analytical skills

Education

Project Management qualification

Tools

PRINCE2 methodology

Job description

Your New Organisation

Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Your new role

Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to join our team on a full time and 18-month fixed-term contract, working on the transformative Better Queensway regeneration project. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of the most ambitious urban regeneration programmes in the region, aimed at delivering new homes, improved infrastructure, and enhanced public spaces for the local community.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving project delivery, coordinating stakeholders, preparing reports, leading workstreams, and ensuring milestones are met within agreed timescales. We’re looking for someone with strong communication and organisational skills, ideally with experience in managing complex regeneration, housing, or infrastructure projects (although this is not mandatory). You’ll work closely with internal teams, external partners, and the local community to ensure the Queensway project reflects the aspirations of Southend’s residents and contributes to the city’s long-term growth. If you’re passionate about making a tangible difference and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of outcomes for the Better Queensway Programme and act as deputy for the Programme Manager.
• Lead process management, monitor progress, and manage risks, outcomes, and benefits.
• Embed and ensure compliance with PRINCE2 methodologies for risk, budget, governance, and change control.
• Supervise preparation and checking of project documents; maintain audit-ready records.
• Set up and review processes following good practice and PRINCE2 standards.
• Prepare and produce detailed reports for various audiences.
• Analyse and recommend improvements; provide verbal and written updates on changes.
• Plan and undertake stakeholder consultations in a compliant and timely manner.
• Anticipate and manage internal/external communications in conjunction with the Media and Communications lead.
• Provide practical support and expert advice to staff and the wider project team.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong project management skills with experience in PRINCE2 methodology, excellent organisational and communication abilities, and the ability to manage complex processes while maintaining progress within defined parameters. Experience in regeneration, housing, or infrastructure projects is desirable but not essential. Strong analytical and reporting skills with attention to detail, combined with the ability to manage stakeholder engagement and team capacity effectively, will be key to success in this role.

You should have robust and demonstrable experience in project management, supported by an excellent understanding and practical application of project management principles.

It is crucial that you have strong interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships at all levels. You will need to work strategically and operationally within and across teams, ensuring collaboration and alignment with project objectives.

The post holder must be mobile and able to move around the Borough as required. In addition, there will be a need to attend occasional evening meetings to support project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Project Management qualification would be highly advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return

When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

What you need to do now

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Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.