Senior Project Manager - Capital Projects

South Norfolk and Broadland Council; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of significant capital projects. The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing complex projects within the built environment and will have a degree-level qualification. The role involves developing business cases and engaging with various stakeholders to ensure project success. Applications are welcomed from professionals with relevant qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in the built environment.
• Strong understanding of planning, development, and construction.
• Professional qualifications such as RICS, CIOB, RTPI, ARB (RIBA) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of ambitious capital projects from concept to completion.
• Develop robust business cases using the HMT Green Book model.
• Engage with landowners, developers, and public sector partners.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder presentation

Financial literacy

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

South Norfolk Council is looking to welcome a strategic and experienced Senior Project Manager to our Growth Delivery Team in a role where you will lead the delivery of some of our most ambitious capital projects - from concept to completion, shaping the future of our districts.

This role offers the chance to work on enabling infrastructure, community and employment hubs, and town centre regeneration schemes-many at early feasibility stages. You'll act as the Council's client-side lead, guiding projects through the RIBA stages, securing funding, and ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality.

Leading feasibility, design and delivery planning for major capital projects, you will develop robust business cases using the HMT Green Book five-case model. You'll appraise development viability and funding strategies, commission and manage multi-disciplinary teams and engage with landowners, developers and public sector partners to secure buy-in and deliver results.

About You

You'll have a degree-level qualification and considerable demonstrable experience in the built environment, with a strong understanding of planning, development, and construction. You'll be financially literate, experienced in managing complex projects, and confident in presenting to senior stakeholders.

Professional qualifications such as RICS, CIOB, RTPI, ARB (RIBA), or equivalent experience are highly desirable. We also welcome applications from professionals with specialist backgrounds (e.g. architecture, surveying, project management) looking to broaden their development management experience.

Closing Date: 2nd September 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received.

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.