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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