At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects that make a real difference in your community.
- Company: Join Eastleigh Borough Council, dedicated to creating sustainable and healthy communities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and the chance to gain valuable project management experience.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team focused on impactful housing and regeneration projects.
- Qualifications: Proactive attitude and willingness to learn; project management experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 34857 - 54448 £ per year.
Salary: £34,857 – £54,448 per year
Location: Eastleigh
Job type: Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing date: 2 August 2026
Do you want to make a difference? Here at Eastleigh Borough Council we are committed to making a positive difference for all the residents, businesses and visitors to Eastleigh and we are proud to be delivering on our promise to create sustainable and healthy communities and increase employment and wellbeing opportunities for all. To help us achieve our ambitious strategy, we are looking for a commercially focused and innovative Project Manager to join the team.
Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a pro‑active and adaptable individual to join our team. Working alongside a team of Project Managers you will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the organisation developing your skills to deliver multiple key Council projects (with a focus on Housing and Regeneration projects) using a structured project management approach.
The successful applicant will enjoy working in a varied and fast‑paced role whilst gaining construction project management experience and qualifications to progress within this career band post. A career band competency framework and competency table detailing key accountabilities has been developed and provides framework to demonstrate individual progress in order to progress within the banding, to be applied in conjunction with the job description.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance to the Corporate Project Managers and be responsible (under supervision) for delivering lower level projects.
Project Manager (Career Band) in Eastleigh employer: Local Government South East
Reading Borough Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With the opportunity to lead impactful initiatives in Adult Social Care while enjoying hybrid working arrangements and generous benefits, including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, this role provides a meaningful career path in a vibrant community setting.
Contact Details:
Local Government South East Recruitment Team
