Local Plan Project Manager

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Fixed Term Contract Until April 2029

Job Summary

• Take the lead role in overall project management of the Sandwell Plan process.
• Undertake detailed project management work with full operational responsibility and accountability for plan delivery.
• Ensure progress and milestones for the overall project and individual work areas are reviewed, updated and achieved; proactively resolve issues and challenges for timely delivery.
• Maintain an overview of project risks and manage them proactively.
• Oversee budgets and resources, provide regular reports, and ensure effective project management and delivery.
• Develop working partnerships within and outside the council and engage effectively with senior local authority colleagues, elected members locally, sub-regionally and regionally.

Essential requirements for the role

• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.
• Proven experience of managing delivery of projects, ideally in a planning‑based field, including budget management.
• Experience of working with elected members.
• Knowledge of the planning system as it relates to the adoption of planning policy.

Closing Date: 8 July 2026

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