Permanent

Project Manager (Transport and Infrastructure)

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Project Manager (Transport and Infrastructure)
Salary: £40,858 – £50,575 per annum

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join us and be a part of Solihull’s future success.

With its regionally and nationally significant economic assets and transport infrastructure, attractive environment, aspirational housing and skilled workforce, Solihull has been rated as one of the best places to live in the country, has delivered the fastest rate of private sector jobs growth outside London, maintains a strong retail offer, and offers excellent schools and education opportunities.

Solihull is also a place of contrasts, with persistent inequality gaps – in health, employment and access to opportunity. These are not the only challenges the Borough faces: its success stimulates further demand for growth and it is critical for Solihull’s future success that the growth that takes place in a way that is right for Solihull and for all its citizens – what we call “Managed Growth.”

The delivery of HS2 in the Borough presents a unique opportunity to realise unprecedented levels of growth in Solihull and, through its ‘UK Central’ vision, the Council is embarking upon a programme of infrastructure development and delivery on a scale never seen before in Solihull. As Project Manager, you will play a vital part in enabling Solihull to shape and deliver the local and regional growth agenda by managing and leading on the development of key transport and infrastructure projects and programmes. Working with partners and key stakeholders, you will be influential in the development of technical and strategic solutions which will seek to deliver and maximise opportunities and local benefits.

With your knowledge and experience of managing multiple and complex infrastructure projects, you will be able to use your planning, analytical and interpersonal skills to engage colleagues, partners and stakeholders to identify and deliver technical solutions and ensure that projects are delivered within scope, on time and within budget.

In return, we offer you the opportunity to join us at what is a very exciting time in shaping the future for Solihull, working with a professional and friendly team, together with a range of flexible working options, attractive staff benefits and a career average pension scheme.

Please contact Walter Bailey, Group Manager on 0121 704 8130 for an informal discussion.

Closing date for completed applications is 1st July 2018. Candidates will be asked to undertake psychometric tests as part of the selection process. Successful applicants will then be invited to interview on either 18th or 19th July 2018.

For further details of the posts and to apply please click here.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Overview

  • Location: Solihull
  • Job Title: Project Manager (Transport and Infrastructure)
  • Salary: £40,858 – £50,575
  • Closed: 1 Jul 2018

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