Salford City Council
Senior Project Manager
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Employer Salford City Council
Location Salford, Greater Manchester (GB)
Salary £50,269 – £53,460
Closing date 21 Aug 2026
Sector Construction & management jobs
Function Project Manager
Contract Type Permanent
Hours Full Time
Job Details
Join us at Salford to help shape the regeneration of our city for the benefit of one of the fastest growing communities in the North West.
You have the opportunity to lead, co-ordinate and manage a wide range of projects – providing huge potential to enhance the physical landscape, transport links and the lives of local residents.
Through the variety, scale and high profile of these projects, you will be ideally placed to grow your skills, experience and senior-level track record.
Why join us as a Senior Project Manager?
- Large in-house technical team with strong capabilities and wide-ranging experience.
- Extensive pipeline of work with a wide range of projects to make your mark on.
- The opportunity to see projects all the way through the lifecycle.
- Strong focus on professional development, with formal links to the ICE.
- Dedicated leadership and digital skills development programmes, tools and eLearning.
- Use of AI innovation.
- Hybrid/flexible working.
- Competitive package, including excellent pension.
Your role
You will take responsibility for leading, co-ordinating and managing projects which may include strategy development, resource procurement or project/programme development. We want you to:
- Develop regeneration strategies, plans and programmes within the city’s strategic growth areas.
- Develop corporate programmes, plans, bids and initiatives with a range of partners and stakeholders.
- Lead the development and preparation of bids for funding linked to strategies, including Lottery and European funding.
- Research and prepare reports including for Cabinet, City Mayoral briefings, the Lead Member, partnerships and officer working groups.
- Manage and monitor budgets and financial risks associated with programmes and projects to ensure effective management and financial propriety.
- Participate in, lead and support cross-directorate teams, while working on a partnership basis with a range of public, private, community and voluntary organisations.
- Oversee and co-ordinate regeneration events, including visits, conferences, seminars, exhibitions and consultations.
- Help to grow the skills and capabilities of the wider team.
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Your profile
- Demonstrable experience of leading and managing regeneration projects and programmes.
- Current knowledge of key regeneration and urban policy issues and government initiatives.
- Well-developed organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently to interpret complex data and issues.
- Demonstrable experience of co-ordinating and managing budgets and financial programmes to mitigate financial risks.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and the ability to work under pressure and handle conflicting priorities with short deadlines.
- The ability to manage, support and motivate staff and undertake staff appraisals as necessary.
Company
Exciting new opportunities in Salford!
From new high-rises to highway improvements, revitalised waterways to greener spaces, Salford is being rebuilt. More people than ever before are choosing it as a place to live, work, invest and visit.
For you, this presents a major career opportunity. Joining Salford City Council’s Place Directorate is your chance to work at the heart of a transformational regeneration programme.
The size of our pipeline, and breadth of projects, means more potential to gain new experience and skills – and more opportunity to make an impact and add to your track record.
Help maximise the value of transport infrastructure
Salford has experienced rapid development and economic growth in recent years; it is home to a vibrant economy that is leading growth in Greater Manchester. Its population has grown at a rate unmatched elsewhere in the north of England.
Strong leadership and successful partnerships have helped to create an exciting future as a thriving cultural, economic, and residential location.
Our Place Directorate helps to shape a built environment that will underpin a brighter tomorrow. Transport infrastructure is central to our vision and strategies to improve connectivity, and support the sustainable growth of the city.
Career development
We have a longstanding record of advancing the careers of our engineers, technical professionals and leaders. From formal training to e-learning to on-the-job mentoring, we ensure you have access to regular development opportunities.
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Externally, our strong links to the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation help provide more well-rounded career development.
Rewards And Benefits
- GM Good Employment Charter: commitment to good employment principles, including secure work, fair pay, health, diversity, and inclusion.
- Pension: competitive Local Government Pension Scheme with tax savings. Additional savings are available through the Shared Cost AVC scheme.
- MyRewards: wide range of benefits, including lifestyle and wellbeing discounts.
- Leave & Leave Plus: 27 to 34 days’ leave (entitlement based on continuous service), plus bank holidays, with options to carry forward, bank, or purchase leave.
- Flexible/Hybrid working: different options can be discussed depending on the role and responsibilities.
- Cycle to Work: salary sacrifice bike scheme, plus on-site showers, lockers and racks.
- Car Club: access to low-emission fleet cars for council and personal use, with 62p per mile reimbursement for personal vehicle use.
- New Wheels: environmentally friendly car ownership via salary sacrifice, inclusive of maintenance, insurance, and tax.
- Family-related leave: parental, maternity, paternity, adoption, carers’ and compassionate leave.
Culture and inclusion
We are committed to developing a culture where everyone feels they can bring their whole self to work and is supported to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their background. There is a wide choice of Employee Network Groups and Peer Support Groups to join.
The Salford City Mayor’s Charter sets out a city-wide commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. We:
- actively promote workforce equality and address discrimination, ensuring that sound policies and practices are in place
- provide opportunities for Salford’s diverse communities, ensuring recruitment and HR arrangements connect local residents to opportunities
- reinforce good practice around equality and diversity in our supply chain, and respect the diversity of Salford communities through responsible activity
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