Job Description

Project Manager (Transport & Public Realm) PO5About Ussets out our vision for the next 4 years focusing on the changes we collectively want to see in our borough and Council. We want to become a more strategic, efficient and adaptive organisation, to deliver for our communities. Our workforce is key to making this happen.Royal Greenwich is a borough synonymous with first class modern services. Our vibrant, diverse communities span Greenwich town centre in the west, to Thamesmead in the east, from the Greenwich Peninsula in the north to Eltham in the south. Royal Greenwich has a reputation for combining ambition with delivery. We are on a journey towards a low carbon future and the sustainability agenda will influence all areas of the Council's work.This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the Council's ambitions for our future transport network, implement high-profile schemes and maintain a strong grip on the delivery of key projects.To be successful in this post you will be as comfortable with strategy as you are with leading large operations. You will need to bring energy, tenacity, and strong communication skills. You will thrive on data and evaluation to evidence and inform delivery and service improvements.Above all, you'll be committed to delivering an efficient, well-connected network that our residents love - with a carbon footprint that we can be proud of, as well as delivering the councils Transport Strategy.About the RoleThis is a key role within the Transport directorate, responsible for the end-to-end delivery of complex and high-value transport and public realm projects. As Project Manager, you will lead the planning, design, and implementation of capital work projects that contribute to Royal Greenwich's strategic objectives, including sustainability, connectivity, and public space enhancement.You'll manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality. The role involves close collaboration with internal services, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders, including elected members and community groups.You will work closely with the Programme Delivery Manager and a team that includes two other Project Managers and a Project Support Officer. The role includes commissioning professional services, site supervision, risk management, business case development, performance reporting, and leading public and stakeholder engagement activities.This is a great opportunity to help shape Greenwich's transport infrastructure and public spaces while working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.About YouWe are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager with a track record of delivering complex transport, highways, or public realm projects in either a local authority or public sector setting, or in collaboration with them.You will have a relevant technical qualification or equivalent professional experience, and strong knowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2. You should be confident in managing budgets, project governance, procurement, risk, and stakeholder relationships.Your communication skills will be key to engaging partners, communities, and internal stakeholders. You'll be adept at navigating the demands of a political environment, delivering multiple projects simultaneously, and leading consultation processes that influence real change on the ground.Above all, you will be committed to delivering sustainable, accessible, and high-quality infrastructure that reflects the priorities of our borough and makes a positive impact on our communities.For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Alexsei Lugovoi; aleksei.lugovoi@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 020 8921 8025If you require any assistance in viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact or call 020-8921-8977Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.High Volume Applications: Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.Previous Applicants: This opportunity has recently been advertised. Applications received during the last advertising period have been considered and processed. If you were interviewed for this position, any further application will not be shortlisted.Our Staff Values: are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.Royal Greenwich is committed to being an inclusive employer and we recognise that flexible ways of working are a valuable tool in improving workplace equality. The Council is committed to providing a wide and flexible range of working arrangements including hybrid working for its workforce where service needs allow and we welcome this discussion with prospective applicants. The delivery of high quality services to our residents is at the heart of all we do - all requests for flexible working will be carefully considered in this context and on a service/case basis.Related informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 349.49 KBFile size: 72.6 KBFile size: 73.76 KBExternal linkExternal linkExternal linkAt the Royal Borough of Greenwich we believe children should enjoy their childhoods, and we are determined to apply child-centred best practice in everything that we do.We have opportunities for Social Workers to join our Permanence and Safeguarding Service, including our MASH team (Multi- Agency and Safeguarding Hub).Social Work - Health & Adult ServicesOur people are important to us. We believe in a 21st century adult health and social care that makes the best use of peoplexe2x80x99s strengths and resources to ensure our residents, and our workforce, thrive.Royal Greenwich is proud to signal our commitment to a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace.Stonewall is the largest Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans (LGBT) rights charity in Europe. Royal Greenwich proudly supports this.This award rewards the work London-based employers are doing to make their workplaces healthier, happier and more productive.

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