Project Managers X2

STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Holidays 25–31 days

Training opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work

Travel discounts

CSSC discounts

Job summary

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking two Project Managers for the Major Works Delivery Team to oversee planned maintenance and capital improvements across council housing stock. You will lead multi-trade projects from procurement through delivery, ensuring safety, quality and on-time completion.

Candidates should have strong construction knowledge, experience with budgets and programmes, and familiarity with JCT contracts. Benefits include pension, flexible working, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale, multi-trade construction projects on the client side.
• Strong knowledge of building construction and relevant regulations.
• Experience with budgets, programmes and contractor management.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Membership of RICS or CIOB or PM qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage planned maintenance and capital improvement projects across housing portfolio.
• Oversee procurement, contract administration, budgets and programmes.
• Manage contractors and consultants, ensure quality and value for money.
• Monitor risks, costs and progress; take action as needed.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and health and safety.
• Work with residents, leaseholders and internal teams for effective communication.
• Provide direction to staff, including Clerks of Works and Technical Support Officers.

Skills

Project management

Building construction

Budget management

Contract administration

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Multi-trade coordination

Education

RICS/CIOB membership

PM qualification

Engineering/building qualification

Job description

Project Managers - Major Works Delivery Team

Function - Building Safety and Property Services

Salary £51,928 to £54,143 pa plus MFS £5,470

Status Full Time

Job Type Permanent

Hours Of Work 37

Help us improve homes across Stevenage

We are looking to recruit two experienced and motivated Project Managers to join our Major Works Delivery Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering our planned housing investment programmes, helping to maintain and improve the quality, safety and condition of homes across Stevenage.

About the role

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing and delivering planned maintenance and improvement projects across the Council's housing stock.
Our programmes cover a wide range of works, including kitchen and bathroom replacements, heating upgrades, roofing works and other planned improvements. You will need to be flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage different types of projects in response to changing service priorities.
You will oversee projects from procurement and planning through to delivery and completion, ensuring works are completed safely, to a high standard, on time and within budget.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing planned maintenance and capital improvement projects across the Council's housing portfolio.
• Overseeing procurement, contract administration, budgets and project programmes.
• Managing contractors and consultants, ensuring quality, performance and value for money.
• Monitoring project risks, costs and progress, taking appropriate action to address issues.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, including CDM Regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Working closely with residents, leaseholders and internal teams to ensure effective communication throughout project delivery.
• Providing direction and support to allocated staff, including Clerks of Works and Technical Support Officers.

About you

We are looking for experienced professionals who have a strong understanding of building construction and refurbishment, particularly within a housing or planned maintenance environment.
You will have:

• Experience of managing large-scale, multi-trade construction or refurbishment projects from a client-side perspective.
• Strong technical knowledge of building construction and associated regulations.
• Experience of managing project budgets, programmes and contractors.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, including JCT.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to different project requirements.
• Relevant construction industry experience and/or qualifications in building construction or engineering.

Professional membership of RICS or CIOB, or a recognised project management qualification, would be advantageous.

Why join us?

You will be joining a team responsible for delivering essential improvements to council homes, helping to ensure residents benefit from safe, well-maintained and high-quality housing.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of varied projects, work alongside experienced colleagues and make a real difference to our housing stock and the communities we serve.

Our benefits

• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: Available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities: All our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• Leave: A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• Holidays: 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• Training: An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Travel: Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycling: Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: Secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: Via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Wellbeing: Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union

Closing date for receipt of applications: 03 November 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing: 09 November 2026