Senior Project Manager (Engineering Design)

The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation; Salford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house technical team

Extensive project pipeline

ICE links

Leadership & digital training

AI innovation

Pension

Job summary

Salford City Council is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Engineering Design) to lead regeneration projects and programme delivery, shaping the city’s growth and infrastructure. You will coordinate bids, budgets and cross‑directorate teams to maximise impact for residents.

The role offers strategic development, collaboration with partners, and opportunities to grow leadership capabilities within a large in‑house team and diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Experience leading regeneration projects and programmes.
• Knowledge of regeneration urban policy and gov initiatives.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Experience in budgeting and financial risk management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication under pressure.
• Staff management and appraisals ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of regeneration strategies, plans and programmes.
• Develop corporate programmes, plans, bids and initiatives with partners.
• Lead bids for funding, including Lottery and European funding.
• Prepare reports for Cabinet and other bodies.
• Manage budgets and financial risks.
• Coordinate cross-directorate teams with partners.
• Oversee regeneration events, visits and consultations.
• Grow the skills of the wider team.

Skills

Regeneration leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Job description

• Senior Project Manager (Engineering Design)

Senior Project Manager (Engineering Design)

Salford City Council

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Join us at Salford to help shape the regeneration of our city for the benefit one of the fastest growing communities in the North West.

You have the opportunity to lead, co-ordinate and manage a wide range of projects providing huge potential to enhance the physical landscape, transport links and the lives of local residents.

Through the variety, scale and high profile of these projects, you will be ideally placed to grow your skills, experience and senior level track record.

Why join us as a Senior Project Manager?

• Large in-house technical team with strong capabilities and wide-ranging experience.
• Extensive pipeline of work with a wide range of projects to make your mark on.
• Strong focus on professional development, with formal links to the ICE.
• Dedicated leadership and digital skills development programmes, tools and eLearning.
• Use of AI innovation.
• Competitive package, including excellent pension.

Your role

You will take responsibility for leading, co-ordinating and managing projects which may include strategy development, resource procurement or project/programme development. We want you to:

• Develop regeneration strategies, plans and programmes within the city’s strategic growth areas.
• Develop corporate programmes, plans, bids and initiatives with a range of partners / stakeholders.
• Lead the development and preparation of bids for funding linked to strategies, including Lottery and European funding.
• Research and prepare reports including for Cabinet, City Mayoral briefings, Lead Member, partnerships and officer working groups.
• Manage and monitor budgets and financial risks associated with programmes and projects to ensure effective management and financial propriety.
• Participate in, lead and support cross-directorate teams, while working on a partnership basis with a range of public, private, community and voluntary organisations.
• Oversee and co-ordinate regeneration events, including visits, conferences, seminars, exhibitions and consultations.
• Help to grow the skills and capabilities of the wider team.

Your profile

• Demonstratable experience of leading and managing regeneration projects and programmes.
• Current knowledge of the key regeneration urban policy issues and government initiatives.
• Well-developed organisational and analytical skills ability to work independently to interpret complex data and issues.
• Demonstrable experience of co-ordinating and managing budgets and financial programmes to mitigate financial risks.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal and ability to work under pressure and handle conflicting priorities with short deadlines.
• The ability to manage, support and motivate staff and undertake staff appraisals, as necessary.

If you have completed the GM Elevate Leadership Development Programme within the last 2 years, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

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Please note that Salford City Council is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for any role, as no Certificates of Sponsorship are available. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Please note, this job can be closed at any time if we fulfil the role.

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