Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Wigan Life Centre South / Home working
Salary: Grade 7, £32,597 – £36,363 per annum.
37 hours per week
We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of transport and regeneration across our borough? We are seeking a motivated and proactive Project Officer to join our Major Projects team.
In this role, you will work closely with the Programme Manager to support the development and delivery of a programme of transport and regeneration infrastructure schemes. You will play a key part in progressing complex, high‑profile projects that make a real difference to our communities.
Your role
The Major Projects Team has a substantial programme of projects to deliver over the next few years, including major highways, active travel schemes, public transport schemes, and public realm improvements.
About you
To fulfill this role you will need to have project management experience with strong communication skills. You will have a good understanding of project management principles, ideally associated with transport infrastructure projects. Experience in supporting regeneration schemes and the development of funding bids and business cases would also be preferable.
You will be able to prepare project plans and other associated project management documentation such as risk registers, change logs and progress reports. You will manage the financial and resource management of projects allocated to you, ensuring all are delivered effectively and within budget.
You will have excellent decision‑making skills, the ability to resolve problems, be creative, show initiative and have a good level of ICT skills.
We are proud to support flexible working patterns. Depending on the work, you may work from home, the office, or the community.
To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK and must maintain a valid (active) right to work. We are not a licensed sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Contact
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Claire Cardwell, Programme Manager at claire.cardwell@wigan.gov.uk or Will Prescott, Project Manager at w.prescott@wigan.gov.uk.
Interview dates
Priority Candidates: Wednesday 29th July 2026All other candidates: Thursday 30th July 2026
Supporting Documents
Job Specification
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