Salary: £45,091 - £49,282Strategic Sites Project Manager37 hours per week, two-year fixed term contract£45,091 - £49,282 per annumWychavon District Council is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Project Manager to lead one of the West Midlands’ most significant developments, Worcestershire Parkway.This is a pivotal role within our Development Planning Team, where you will drive the development, management and coordination of the delivery programme for the Worcestershire Parkway strategic allocation. This major project represents a transformative opportunity for the region, bringing forward new infrastructure, housing, employment space and environmental enhancements.The role involves managing the full project lifecycle, including governance, programme management, risk, budget, procurement, and reporting. You will prepare and oversee project plans, business cases, funding applications, and developer contributions (e.g. S106, CIL, HIF), as well as commission and review technical studies, masterplans, and assessments to support planning policy and sustainable design objectives.Great communication skills along with the ability to work collaboratively with developers, infrastructure providers, landowners, councils, and government agencies are therefore essential to help coordinate the delivery of housing, employment, transport, and green infrastructure and provide strategic advice and reports to senior officers and members.About you The successful candidate will:Have a degree in Project Management, Construction, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Real Estate, or a related discipline.Previous professional project management experience along with extensive experience delivering large-scale development-related projectsStrong commercial, contractual, and financial acumenExceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skillsThe ability to manage workload, prioritise and work under pressureA commitment to efficient and quality service deliveryWhat we can offer Our staff are at the heart of what we do and are key to ensuring we deliver our We are Wychavon District Council plan (attached) to make a positive difference to our communities, our economy and our environment. We are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:Excellent pension scheme with employer contributionsGenerous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leaveCommitted training programme and development opportunitiesOnsite nursery with 20% staff discountDiscounted Gym and swim membershipHealth and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling servicesCycle to Work schemeEmployee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.We are an employer that values face to face communication, collaboration and connection, therefore all our roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working as part of the role.Please note: Wychavon District Council does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. To discuss the post or for further information, please call Doug Lee, Head of Development Planning, on 01386 565369. Closing date: Sunday 7 December 2025Interview date: Friday 19 December 2025 Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.Attached documentsWe Are Wychavon Plan 2025Employee BenefitsJob DescriptionLocation: Pershore