Location
Halifax, West Yorkshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Post Ref: CC903
Imagine the future. Now build it.
Do you want to play a key role in building strong, thriving towns, reducing inequalities in our communities, and tackling the climate emergency?
Are you a Project Manager with experience in delivering construction or regeneration projects?
If yes, then we want to hear from you.
We’re looking for three skilled Project Managers to join our Regeneration and Strategy Directorate here at Calderdale Council.
You will be joining us at an exciting time as we transform Calderdale through an unprecedented level of investment. Join us and be part of Calderdale’s next chapter.
Our priorities as a council are to reduce inequalities, build strong thriving towns and places, and deliver climate action.
Join us as a Project Manager and play a leading role in the development and delivery of multi-million pound capital projects creating real change for local people from day one. We’re not even exaggerating, you really can! We are delivering a capital portfolio of hundreds of millions of pounds as part of ‘Calderdale The Next Chapter’.
You will play a key part in the delivery of projects within the Major Projects Service at Calderdale Council that stimulate regeneration and economic growth across the borough and wider West Yorkshire region.
Our roles offer:
• A rewarding career creating real change for the local community.
• The opportunity to work in a political environment, providing value for the taxpayer.
• Experience leading transformational projects worth millions of pounds.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities to help support your career goals.
• A flexible and hybrid working pattern.
We have opportunities in two teams with different areas of focus:
Project Manager (Highways and Infrastructure)
Projects include:
A629 phase 1b
Improving the flow of traffic and making it easier to walk, cycle or take public transport on the A629 south of Halifax.
A629 phase 2 Halifax town centre
We’re creating new public spaces improving accessibility, creating areas where people can move around free of traffic, improving vehicle circulation around the town and public transport connectivity, and supporting our aspirations for inclusive growth.
A641 improvement scheme
Developing a vision-led approach to active travel in south east Calderdale to support the Council’s wider objectives for growth.
Closing Date: Sunday 24th April 2024
Interview Date: TBC
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision ( we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community.
We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.
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£43.42k - £46.46k per annum
