Projects Manager

Bolton Council is transforming its estate to meet the needs of our workforce and communities. Working within Corporate Property Services, you will be part of the Capital Projects Team creating, maintaining and improving properties by delivering projects to a high standard with the relevant approvals and documentation in place. You will manage project risks and opportunities, minimise costs and disruption, ensuring that the Council is compliant at all times.

You will be responsible for leading and managing the design and delivery of multi-disciplinary property / construction projects across the Council's assets, by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. You will develop and maintain relationships with all external bodies including developers, service providers, government agencies and collaborate with partners and consultants to deliver accurate site plans, designs and costs, ensuring appropriate governance. You will lead the health and safety culture on allocated projects by effectively communicating, managing and mitigating project risks and maximising opportunities. You will also carry out 'value for money' exercises and technical appraisals on projects and proposals from third parties.

Please note that this role requires you to hold a project management degree or equivalent professional management qualification., Alongside a project management qualification or equivalent experience, you'll need to be able to clearly scope and plan projects and ensure projects are supported by the right governance. You need to be able to understand what makes a project worth doing and lead the project team around this shared vision. You'll be able to manage the risks and issues affecting the project, as well as monitor the project finances and resources. You'll need to have good interpersonal skills to engage with the relevant stakeholders involved in the project. Having experience of working on local government / public sector property projects is a benefit but not essential.

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.