At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects from start to finish, ensuring community-focused outcomes.
- Company: Join a dedicated local authority team making a real difference in the Southwest.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rate of £50-£60 per hour and flexible working options.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of planning initiatives that shape vibrant communities.
- Qualifications: Planning degree or project management experience preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 55 - 55 £ per hour.
Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in the Southwest of England in the search for a Principal Project Manager (Local Plan - Policy) to join the Town Planning, Planning Policy Team, this will be offered on an initial 6 month contract basis.
The Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities and are working towards the Regulation 19 consultation. This is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing all aspects of project management, from initiation to completion to ensure it meets the objectives and scope - particular focus on the garden communities project and the place agenda.
The role has a number of key duties, which includes:
- To effectively co-ordinate the monitoring and reporting of the programme of works.
- To oversee the end-to-end delivery of projects/workstreams, ensuring they are delivered to the agreed time and cost.
- To lead and co-ordinate the activities of projects, ensuring that all members of the project teams actively participate and understand their responsibilities to undertake tasks and meet deadlines.
- To write and maintain project plans, carrying out critical path analysis, ensuring key tasks are identified and completed in order.
It would be beneficial to hold a Planning Degree or equivalent Planning or Project Management qualification and full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute, although this is not mandatory.
Carrington West Pay Rate - £50-£60 per hour (Depending on experience)
Please call Cameron de Wit for a confidential discussion on this role, or email our planning team if you are short of time to chat.
Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
