Sandwell Plan Project Manager

WMJobs; Oldbury; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a detail-oriented Sandwell Plan Project Manager to lead the delivery of the Sandwell Plan, ensuring milestones, budgets and governance are effectively managed.

Based in Oldbury with a hybrid work model (3 days in the office, 2 days from home), the role requires strong stakeholder engagement, reporting to senior leaders, and a proven track record of successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Membership of the RTPI is preferred.
• Proven experience delivering projects on time and to budget.
• Experience of managing budgets and working with Members.
• Knowledge of planning system related to planning policy adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the Sandwell Plan and project governance.
• Oversee budgets, resources and risk management for the Plan.
• Provide regular progress updates and reports to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Planning knowledge

Education

RTPI membership preferred

Job description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council,

Job Title: Sandwell Plan Project Manager

Grade/Salary: Band H, SCP 38-43 (£50,908 - £56,293 per annum)

Contract Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (30 months with a possible further 6-month extension)

Working Pattern: 37 Hours, Monday - Friday

Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth St Oldbury B69 3DE

Closing Date: 20/09/2026

Sandwell Council’s Place Division is seeking a detail-oriented Sandwell Plan Project Manager to join its Regeneration and Growth team on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 30 months with a possible further 6-month extension, to be based from its Oldbury office. The organisation works to a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of the Sandwell Plan, taking overall responsibility for project management, governance, and successful implementation. You will drive progress against key milestones, proactively manage risks and challenges, oversee project budgets and resources, and provide regular reporting to senior stakeholders. The role requires strong partnership-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence colleagues, elected members, and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of this high-profile strategic programme.

About The Role

The role will lead and coordinate the delivery of the Sandwell Plan, a high-profile programme that will help shape the future growth and development of the borough.

Working closely with the Planning Policy Team, you will oversee the Plan’s delivery, ensuring key milestones, budgets, resources and risks are effectively managed. You will commission and manage specialist consultants, coordinate the evidence base required to support the Plan, and ensure compliance with statutory and governance requirements.

The role involves working with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior Council leaders, Cabinet Members, government departments, the West Midlands Combined Authority, neighbouring authorities and other strategic partners. You will provide regular progress updates, prepare reports for decision-making, and support consultation and engagement activities throughout the Plan’s development.

This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in delivering one of the Council’s most important strategic priorities, requiring strong project management skills, political awareness and the ability to drive complex programmes through to successful completion.

About You

• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute is preferred.
• Relevant proven experience of managing the delivery of projects.
• Experience of managing budgets. Experience of working with Members.
• Knowledge of the planning system as it relates to the adoption of planning policy.

Why Sandwell Council?

At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values-led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough.

We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in our role.

If you have any questions relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion, you can contact the EDI Team at [e-mail].

If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.

If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact [e-mail]