Section 106 Project Manager

Liverpool City Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Agile working (flexible first)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and progression opportunities

Employee wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Travel Pass schemes

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Family-friendly leave

Gym discounts

Employee volunteering

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking a proactive Section 106 Project Manager in Liverpool to develop and manage S106/CIL funding, monitor payments, and present proposals to the S106 Sub-Committee. You will coordinate with Finance and legal teams, lead on reporting and ensure timely financial records across projects.

The role sits in Planning Service within City Development, offering a stable permanent full-time contract with agile working options and generous annual leave.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage an effective S106 / CIL payment monitoring system.
• Lead analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and production of reports.
• Coordinate proposals for S106 funding and present to S106 Sub-Committee for decision.
• Act as lead professional for S106 / CIL and main contact for stakeholders and partners.
• Lead invoicing, debt recovery with legal team and input into annual IFS.

Job description

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Job Reference liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/692/2360

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent Full Time

Working Hours:

35

Location:

Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool

Closing Date:

09/11/2026

Job Category:

Planning and Building Control

Region / Division:

Liverpool

Business Unit:

City Development

Job Introduction

Job title:Section 106 Project Manager

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven , dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities . Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces - there's really something for everyone!

The role:

• The role of Section 106 Project Manager will be based within the Planning Service, you will develop, implement, manage and be accountable for an effective S106 / CIL payment monitoring system
• As the Project Manager you will lead in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data and the production of associated reports as well as co-ordinate proposals for S106 funding and present to S106 Sub-Committee for decision
• The Section 106 Project Manager will act as the lead professional expert in the council for S106 / CIL and be the main contact for all stakeholders and partners and ensure accurate and timely financial records are maintained, in conjunction with Finance teams
• The role of the Project Manager will lead the S106 Officer Working group to ensure detailed and accurate reports presenting potential projects for funding are drafted and presented to S106 Sub-Committee, decision-making groups / boards / committees or corporate directors
• As the Section 106 Project Manager you will also lead on progressing invoicing and progressing any debt recovery with the legal team, including monitoring for triggers for payments by liaising with key parties and visiting sites along with taking a lead role in inputting into current review of the S106 processes and lead on the production, approval and publication of the annual IFS

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years' service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a "Flexibility First" approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme - option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression -opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time -a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme

Next steps:
Closing date: Midnight on Monday 9th November 2026
Shortlisting date:W/C Monday 16th November 2026
Interview date:W/C Monday 23rd November 2026
Interview type:Face-to-face competency based questions

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Andrea Dimba at [e-mail]

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