This role has a starting salary of £50,047 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated IMP Project Manager to join our Capital Major Infrastructure Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in delivering high‑profile infrastructure projects that improve outcomes for communities across Surrey. If you have a background in civil engineering, highways, or infrastructure delivery and a passion for driving forward complex projects that make a real difference – we’d love to hear from you.
Location: Victoria Gate, Woking (GU21 6JD) or Woodhatch Place, Reigate (RH2 8EF).
Our Offer to You
- 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 31 days after 5 years’ service (prorated for part‑time staff)
- Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
- A generous local government salary‑related pension
- Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
- An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
- Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
- Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel and shopping
- A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About The Role
Reporting directly to one of our Team Managers, you will play a key role in the delivery of complex, high‑profile projects within the council’s capital major infrastructure programme. You may also manage smaller projects independently, depending on programme needs.
As a Project Manager you will help oversee project delivery teams, external contractors and consultants. You will ensure projects meet governance, quality assurance, health and safety, and technical standards across the supply chain, aligning with the council’s strategic objectives and budget. Your role will also involve attending public consultations and working collaboratively with stakeholders, funding bodies and government agencies to build consensus around projects and wider council strategies.
Qualifications and Experience
- A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in infrastructure, civil engineering, highways or transport planning
- Experience leading infrastructure projects, ideally within a capital delivery environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners; political sensitivity and awareness
- Knowledge of project governance, risk management and statutory processes related to infrastructure delivery
- A proactive, problem‑solving approach and a commitment to high standards of safety, quality and service
- A valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel across a wide geographical area
- Reasonable adjustments will be made where needed for successful applicants with a disability or long‑term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job
Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer; if you have a disability that you would like to disclose on your application and you meet the minimum criteria, we will guarantee you an interview.
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