Warrington is one of the most successful towns in the country, regularly being ranked as one of the best places in the UK for economic performance and quality of life for its residents.
With Warrington’s economic success, regeneration, and growth, we need a Principal Projects Manager to assist with the technical design, procurement, and supervision of a wide range of exciting engineering and sustainable travel projects within the Borough, both on and off highway supporting the Council’s Local Transport Plan and capital investment programme.
The role
The role falls within the Transport for Warrington Service area, providing an internal design and delivery service for the Directorate, and is based at our new offices in the Time Square development within Warrington Town Centre. The job is a permanent Grade 10 Principal Project Manager position and entails 37 hours of work per week.
What's needed?
It will be necessary for the post holder to have experience of delivering and managing highway/infrastructure schemes to quality, time, and budget from inception through to completion. Experience of working within a local authority would be beneficial but not essential. You will need to have a driving licence as travel around the borough is an essential requirement of the position. The post holder will be a key contact for numerous stakeholders within the borough and as such will need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills whilst maintaining professional standards and creating good working relationships between the Council and external bodies.
Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:
* 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
* Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
* Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
* Flexible working
* Uniform/safety equipment
Key Dates & Further Information
Please follow the application process as stated in the advert (do not send us CVs). We will evaluate the application and if successful you will be invited to the offices for an interview with a short test to follow.
The closing date for applications is 2 January 2025, with interviews to be held later in the month.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer.
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.
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