Environment Project Manager

Environment Project Manager REF: 2213

Hybrid Working

PO5: £52,674 pa rising in annual increments to £55,710 inc LW.

Permanent and Full Time

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council. We have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan, ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked on our transformational One Lambeth Programme, ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours, created by staff for staff: Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please visit our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. It stretches from Streatham in the South to Waterloo in the North, making it the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with over 130 languages spoken, and communities including the Windrush generation, London\’s largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking population.

Our borough boasts excellent schools, green spaces like Brockwell Park, cultural sites such as the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions like St Thomas\’s Hospital, providing an enriching environment.

About the Team:

The Capital Studio is part of the wider Infrastructure and Capital Delivery team within Resident and Enabling Service. The team’s main goal is to deliver projects for internal clients, including Transport, Sustainability, and Parks, benefiting Lambeth residents and visitors.

About the Role:

The role involves managing a portfolio of high-profile, complex capital and non-capital Highway Asset Improvement Projects, each up to £10m, ensuring delivery within budget, time, and quality standards. The post-holder will establish and work closely with extensive internal and external supply chains and stakeholders.

Application Requirements:

• Project Management accreditation or strong knowledge of project management processes.
• Knowledge of strategic business planning and service improvements in a council environment.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing and delivering capital projects, especially Active Travel and Highways maintenance projects.
• Proven contract management skills, including managing delivery through Term Partnering Contracts, NEC, and JCT.
• Strong financial awareness, with ability to report on multiple projects.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and statutory requirements.
• Experience in writing reports and business cases, and presenting complex issues.
• Ability to network and build relationships at all levels.
• Proficiency with management, project, and analysis tools.
• Excellent time management skills, capable of handling complex work streams.

For detailed qualifications, review the job description and person specification in the link below:

Job Description & Person Specification

Contact:

For an informal discussion, contact Clive Kershaw at

Closing Date:

11:59pm Sunday 1 June 2025

Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in staff networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic; LGBTQ+; Disability; Young Professionals; Women.
• Annual leave starting at 27 days, up to 35 days.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay.
• Discounts at local restaurants and gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and secure bike storage.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If interested, click the apply button and complete the online application. In your supporting statement, demonstrate how you meet the criteria marked with an \’A\’. We operate an anonymised process; remove personal details from your CV and statement.

We are committed to equal opportunities, safer recruitment, and are proud to be Stonewall diversity champions and Living Wage employers. We guarantee interviews for disabled candidates meeting minimum criteria. Further info about our accreditations can be found here . Additionally, a Cifas check is required; more info can be found here . We support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.

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