Local Government South East
Project Manager (Career Band)
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Full Time
Eastleigh
Posted 11 hours ago
£34,857 - £54,448 (with opportunity to progress as you develop in the role) £ / Year
Closes: 2 August 2026
Website: Eastleigh Borough Council
Project Manager (Career Band)
Full time
37 hours per week
Salary: from £34,857 – £54,448 (with opportunity to progress as you develop in the role)
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 Career Band Project Manager to join the team.
The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a proactive 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 a framework to demonstrate individual progress in order to progress within the banding, to be applied in conjunction with the job description.
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Band 5 – 6
- Provide assistance to the Corporate Project Managers and be responsible (under supervision) for delivering lower level projects (<£250K)
- Provide support to the Senior Project Manager and Project Manager on projects including assisting with project documentation, implementation of project plans
- Liaising with contractors and suppliers as necessary in regards to project administration (procurement, standing orders, tendering, consultation, building control, planning and environmental health)
Band 7 – 8
- As above
- Developing skills and competencies in all aspects of project management by delivering housing/regeneration projects (<£500K)
- Coordinate the work of other members of the project team as necessary
- Work with Project Sponsor to identify specific tasks and work streams in line with the Project Plan in accordance with Project Objectives
Band 9 – 11
- As above
- Lead on projects including business cases, PID, Project Plans based on the Project Brief coordinating with the project team as necessary
- Work with the Project Sponsor to identify specific tasks, staff and financial resources
- Negotiate with contractors/suppliers regarding procurement, standing orders, tendering, consultation, building control, planning and environmental health
- Initiate corrective action where necessary in consultation with Project Sponsor and Programme Manager
- Line management of Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers
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About You
- Working knowledge and experience in project Management with experience in either built environment, construction, regeneration or community asset programmes
- Proven ability in using Project Management tools and techniques to manage multiple projects
- Proven ability to manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
About Us
In return you will be working with a great team in an organisation that is truly committed to a flexible, inclusive and enjoyable work environment. We are passionate about personal and professional development for all staff, offering exceptional conditions of employment, plus the chance to make a lasting difference to the community of Eastleigh.
Our Benefits Include
- 25-31 days annual leave (depending on local government continuous service and banding)
- Hybrid working with the ability to work from office and home and ability to accrue up to 2 days additional flexi leave per month (subject to operational requirements – pro rata for part time staff)
- Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
- Places Leisure, Eastleigh – 30% off Full Membership
- Confidential Employee Advice and Support Programme
- Excellent working environment
If you have the skills, experience and motivation we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
For further information please refer to the job description. For an informal discussion about this role please email angela.taylor@eastleigh.gov.uk
Closing date: 2 August 2026
Interview date: 11 August 2026
To apply for this job please visit jobs.eastleigh.gov.uk.
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