Senior Project Manager (Major Projects)

Post Ref: CC904

Lead the way. Build the future.

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 Senior Project Manager with significant experience in delivering a wide range of construction or regeneration projects?
Do you have experience working in the public sector?

If yes, then we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for two highly skilled Senior 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 Senior Project Manager and play a leading role in the development and delivery of complex, 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 an essential part in the management and 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.

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.
Senior Project Manager (Schools Capital Programme)

Projects include:
The School Rebuilding Programme
The rebuilding and refurbishing of eleven schools across Calderdale providing brand-new facilities to improve the learning experience for students.
Local Plan
Creating new primary schools to serve as the hub for new garden communities as identified in Calderdale’s Local Plan.
Basic Need
Delivering mainstream and SEND projects to meet demands for pupil places across the borough.
Asset Management
Capital maintenance and replacement projects of Council maintained schools, ensuring buildings are safe for its staff, pupils and visitors.

Closing Date: Sunday 24th March 2024
Interview Date: TBC

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/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.