Construction Project Manager – Capital Delivery

About the role

The Capital Delivery team at Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead a portfolio of high‑value projects across heritage, housing, transport and public realm. You will play a pivotal part in delivering sustainable, net‑zero initiatives within a UNESCO World Heritage Site and surrounding natural landscape.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of construction projects valued over £200 million, from design through to handover.
• Coordinate with the Sustainable Communities team, planners, heritage officers and external contractors to ensure compliance with statutory and heritage requirements.
• Monitor budgets, schedules and risk registers, delivering projects on time and within cost.
• Lead the retrofit of council‑owned properties and the delivery of new builds, sustainable transport schemes and public realm improvements.
• Report progress to senior council leadership and maintain clear stakeholder communication.

Required profile

• Proven experience in construction design, planning and technical project management.
• Track record of delivering large, complex capital projects in the public sector.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to sustainability and net‑zero objectives.

Required skills

• Construction design and planning expertise.
• Technical project management delivery.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid office/home‑based options.
• Provision of IT equipment for remote work.
• Opportunity to contribute to high‑profile projects within a UNESCO World Heritage environment.