Project Manager – New Shire Hall Alconbury, United Kingdom
Our Benefits
We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…
- A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
- Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme
- Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
- Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
- Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
- Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
- Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
- Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
- An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycling to Work schemes
Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.
About the role
We’re looking for a motivated and collaborative Project Manager to join our Capital Maintenance Delivery team and help deliver vital infrastructure improvements across Cambridgeshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in projects that improve everyday journeys supporting safer, more sustainable, and better-connected communities.
You’ll work as part of a dynamic project delivery team, contributing to the successful planning and delivery of transport infrastructure projects across the county.
Your role will involve:
- Managing the delivery of highway and infrastructure projects from concept through to completion
- Coordinating with design engineers, contractors, stakeholders, and partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
- Preparing clear, high-quality reports and project documentation
- Monitoring project risks, costs, and performance, reporting progress to programme boards
- Leading procurement activities and ensuring value for money in project delivery
- Leading engagement with local communities, councillors, and stakeholders to shape and deliver successful outcomes
About you
Essential skills that will be required include:
- Experience in project management or civil engineering
- Proven involvement in delivering infrastructure or similar projects
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Excellent communication skills—confident working with a wide range of stakeholders
- Experience of budget monitoring and financial control
- Ability to work proactively and independently while contributing to a team
- Commitment to customer service and community engagement
- Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 or APM)
- Experience working with contractors and consultants
- Understanding of local government processes and political context
- Knowledge of project management tools (e.g. MS Project or ASTA)
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