Senior Development Programme Lead – Hybrid | Regeneration & Homes

Trafford Council; Trafford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave

Flexible Perks

Local Government Pension Scheme

Leadership development

Wellbeing programs

Connect

Job summary

Trafford Council in Trafford is seeking a senior leader in the Development Team to shape and deliver major development and capital projects, turning ambitious plans into high‑quality homes, regeneration and community initiatives that make a lasting difference.

You will lead a team of internal and external Construction Project Managers, oversee programmes from inception to completion, manage budgets, procurement, risk and stakeholder relationships while ensuring alignment with organisational

Qualifications

• Experienced project and programme professional who thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Leads teams through complex challenges and delivers value for money.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of internal and external Construction Project Managers to deliver major development and capital projects.
• Oversee programmes from inception to completion, managing budgets, procurement, risk and stakeholder relationships.
• Provide strategic direction, support and challenge to ensure projects are delivered safely and to high standards.
• deputise for the Assistant Director of Development and report progress through governance structures.

Job description

Trafford Council in Trafford is seeking a senior leader in the Development Team to shape and deliver major development and capital projects, turning ambitious plans into high‑quality homes, regeneration and community initiatives that make a lasting difference.

You will lead a team of internal and external Construction Project Managers, oversee programmes from inception to completion, manage budgets, procurement, risk and stakeholder relationships while ensuring alignment with organisational