Senior Infrastructure Project Manager

London Stadium; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Infrastructure Project Manager to join their Assets and Estates team at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. In this fixed-term full-time position, you will oversee key projects aimed at enhancing the park's infrastructure and user experience. Your role will involve managing complex stakeholder relationships and ensuring successful project delivery.

Benefits

Pension scheme provided by Local Government Pension Scheme

32 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Volunteer days

Interest-free loan for season ticket purchase

Discounted gym membership

Benenden healthcare service

Loan up to £1,000 for bike purchase

Engaged employee networks

Qualifications

• Expertise in project management methodologies.
• Experience in transport, development, or regeneration sectors.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivery of key projects including Green Spine improvements.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Work on projects enhancing accessibility and green space.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Education

Relevant Project Management Qualification

Job description

Senior Infrastructure Project Manager

Application Deadline: 29 June 2025

Department: Estate and Neighbourhoods

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Stratford

Compensation: £57,075 / year

Description

We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to join the Assets and Estates team.

This role and its outputs will have a lasting impact on shaping the future of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. You will work on a number of projects which aim to make improvements to the Park, its operations and the wider estate.

You will be responsible for key projects such as the delivery of the Green Spine, which will enhance an existing setting through improved accessibility, activation and green space and overall creating a better experience for Park users. You will also work closely with and manage internal and external stakeholders to deliver and further complex programs.

Is it for you?

To succeed, you will be an expert in project management and its methodologies. You enjoying working on projects with a high degree of uncertainty, and are politically sensitive with complex stakeholders.

You might have worked in a project management role in the transport, development, or regeneration sectors in the past. You have developed procedures and processes to meet these unique needs. You are pragmatic and business focused with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You are output driven with a determination to succeed.

How to apply

To apply for this post, please follow the application instructions within the job advertisement and ensure that you provide the information that we have requested within our online application form.

Please be aware that we DO NOT ACCEPT CVs for any vacancies within the LLDC, therefore, please fully complete the online application form.

We would also appreciate it if you would take the time to complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring section. The information you give us will help us to refine our recruitment and employment practices and respond to the needs of the diverse range of people that our organisation comes in contact with. All details that you provide will be kept in strict confidence and will not be viewed by any member of the selection panel.

The closing date for applications is 29th June 2025 at 11:59pm.

Interviews will be taking place Week commencing 9th July 2025, either in-person or via Microsoft Teams video call. The details of this process will be advised should you be invited to interview.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

If you would like to discuss this role further, have any questions, or would like a version of any of the application material in an alternative format, please contact the People and Organisation Development Team on [e-mail].

If this all sounds good to you, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

• The salary for this post is £57,075 per annum. LLDC operates a performance-based incremental pay scale.
• The probationary period for this post is for 3 months. Upon successful completion of the probation period, confirmation of employment will be given, and the notice period will be three months.
• This is a fixed term opportunity for a period of 12 months.
• This is full time position, working 37 hours per week.
• All employees are eligible to join our pension scheme, which is provided by the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Annual leave entitlement is 32 days per year, plus bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time employees. The LLDC leave year runs from 1st April until 31st March and the entitlement will be pro-rata from the individual’s start date.
• To align with LLDC’s objectives, we offer 3 fully compensated volunteer days (pro-rata for part-time employment) providing all staff with the opportunity to serve the community in which they live in.
• LLDC can provide employees with an interest-free loan to purchase a season ticket for travel to and from work. Loans are available for the actual cost of the ticket up to a maximum value of £5,000.
• LLDC employees are eligible for a discounted gym membership at the Copper Box Arena and free membership at the London Aquatics Centre. Employees can enjoy the use of both state-of-the-art gyms and swimming facilities for £15 per month.
• Benenden is our healthcare service, which gives employees the opportunity to obtain consultations without having to wait on NHS waiting lists.
• LLDC offers employees a loan of up to £1,000 to purchase a bike and equipment through our cycle to work partner www.cyclescheme.co.uk
• Brilliant and engaged employee networks to join, including the LGBTQ+ network, Race, Culture and Equity network and Inclusive Access and Disability network.