Project Manager

Job Introduction

Job Title: Project Manager
Salary: £40,532 - £43,648 per annum 
35 Hours per Week
Location: Wildwood, Worcester
Team: Major Projects, Economy & Infrastructure
Permanent

Please ensure that you inform your current manager that you are applying for this role
 

The Role: 

Are you an experienced Project Manager ready to make a meaningful impact across Worcestershire? We’re looking for a confident, motivated professional to join our Major Projects team and help deliver some of the county’s most high-profile and complex programmes.

As a Project Manager (PO2), you will play a key role in shaping, managing and delivering major infrastructure projects that support the county’s growth. Working within our Economy & Infrastructure Directorate, you’ll lead on a range of projects, ensuring they meet agreed standards, follow the Project Operating Model, and deliver real benefits for our residents and communities.

What will you be doing?

In this varied and influential role, you will:

• Lead, manage and deliver major projects and work packages to time, cost and quality standards (PRINCE2 principles).
• Produce and maintain high‑quality project documentation, business cases, and reports for senior stakeholders, including Councillors and Directors.
• Ensure strong project governance, effective decision-making, and adherence to approval processes.
• Manage and develop a small team of Project Support Officers and external resources.
• Support change management activity across the directorate, helping embed the Project Operating Model.
• Coordinate monitoring and evaluation activity, lessons learned, project checklists and legally disclosable information.
• Manage project budgets effectively, ensuring accurate forecasting and value for money.
• Build strong working relationships with a wide range of internal and external partners.

About you:

We’re looking for someone who brings:

Essential experience

• Extensive experience managing large projects/programmes in complex organisations—public or large private sector, delivering outcomes to time, cost and quality.
• Significant experience managing stakeholders across multiple organisations.
• Substantial people management experience and the ability to develop high-performing teams.

Essential skills & knowledge

• Expert knowledge of resource planning, process re-engineering and change management.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and present options.
• Outstanding organisational, communication and report‑writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Project and Visio.
• Ability to work with confidentiality and political awareness.

Qualifications

• A recognised project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM) and significant practical experience.
• Level 6 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

For further information please contact Miriam Gorman - mgorman@worcestershire.gov.uk

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage 

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us? 

Some of these offers include: 

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible. 

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Friday 3rd April 2026 5pm
Anticipated Interview Date: Wednesday 15th April 2026