Project Manager - Construction Lead

Role

Project Manager Construction Lead MB4 (£45,091 - £51,356) 37 Hours, Full Time Permanent Hybrid: Stopford House, Civic Complex & homeworking.

A minimum of two days per week will be required in the office, or on site.

Application Deadline

7 April 2026, 11:59pm. Please be aware that we may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received.

Recruitment Timeline

Shortlisting Date: 8 April 2026
Interview Date: 20 April 2026
Interview Type: Face to Face at Stopford House

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About the Role

We are recruiting a Project Manager Construction Lead to work within the Estate and Asset Management Team. You will lead on project delivery across a multitude of schemes from inception through to completion. You will work alongside an internal team of Architects, Engineers, Building Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors, as well as leading externally commissioned consultant teams.

About You

You will be a chartered project manager with a minimum of five years' experience of leading on the delivery of construction projects within the UK, including managing multi-disciplinary teams, stakeholder engagement and have a comprehensive understanding of construction processes. You will have strong partnership skills and be able to develop strong relationships to ensure timely project delivery.

Benefits

Competitive salary, flexible working, public sector pension scheme and a range of added benefits including a salary sacrifice car lease scheme, ongoing training and development, funded CPD, and the payment of professional fees required to maintain chartership in project management.

EEO Statement

• Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture.
• We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce.

Contact

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Arran Fox at arran.foxstockport.gov.uk for an informal discussion about the role. Or email recruitmentstockport.gov.uk .

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