Environment Project Manager

The key task is to be responsible for ensuring that an internal and external supply chain deliver a portfolio of high profile, complex capital and non-capital Highway, Public Realm and Parks projects, each up to £10m in value, to specified outputs within budget, at the agreed time to the specified quality. The post-holder will be required to establish and work closely with extensive internal and external supply chains and stakeholders.

• Project Management accreditation or excellent knowledge of the processes that lie behind successful project management.


• Knowledge of business planning at strategic level and service improvements within a council environment.


• Minimum 3 years' experience in a local government environment with evidence of managing and delivering capital projects, in particular Active Travel and Highways maintenance projects.


• Proven contract management skills and experience of managing delivery through NEC3.


• Strong financial awareness and able to periodically report and present spend on multiple projects simultaneously.


• Work in accordance with CDM 2015 regulations and other statutory requirements.


• Extensive experience of writing detailed reports and business cases, and able to present complex issues to a variety of audiences in written or verbal formats.


• Experience of networking at all levels with the ability to build relationships to achieve objectives and improve business processes and delivery.


• Experience of using a wide range of management, project and analysis tools for the preparation/presentation of information.


• Excellent time management skills with proven experience of dealing with a variety of highly complex work streams and projects, prioritising as required.
  
  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 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 that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.


About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.


• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.


• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.


• Hybrid Working.


• Employee Assistance Programme.


• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.


• Discounts at local restaurants.


• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.


• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.


• Cycle to Work Scheme.


• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.


• Trade Union Membership.