Project Manager
16 hours ago
Wallingford
Project Manager – Wallingford Town Council Location: Office-based in Wallingford and working onsite Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week with flexible working arrangements Salary: £41,771 per annum Pay Scale: NJC SCP 31 Pension: Generous workplace pension scheme – we invest in your future Wallingford Town Council is looking for a proactive and skilled Project Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will help shape and deliver key projects that support our town’s parks, gardens, allotments, and historic buildings. Specialising in heritage buildings and working with Historic England would be a real advantage. If you’re someone who thrives on managing projects from start to finish, enjoys working with contractors and stakeholders, and has a keen eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you. Why Join Us? • Flexible working: the role is office based with flexibility considered, and on-site work, • Supportive team: Work closely with the Town Clerk and Council members, • Meaningful impact: Help preserve and enhance Wallingford’s public spaces and heritage, • Future-focused benefits: Our generous pension scheme helps you build long-term financial security About the Role You’ll be responsible for overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring they’re delivered on time, within budget, and in line with planning and heritage regulations. From managing contractors to tracking progress and reporting to Council, your work will directly contribute to the town’s development and wellbeing. Key Responsibilities • Coordinate and manage projects across parks, estates, and historic assets, • Maintain project trackers and ensure milestones are met, • Liaise with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders, • Oversee procurement, budgets, and contract management, • Ensure compliance with planning, listed building, and health & safety regulations, • Prepare clear and concise reports and proposals for the Town Clerk, ready for inclusion in the Full Council agenda. What We’re Looking For Essential Skills & Experience: • Proven experience in construction project management and working with third-party contractors, • Strong organisational and budget management skills, • Confident communicator with excellent reporting abilities, • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines Desirable: • Experience with public spaces, parks, or estates, • Familiarity with local government procedures, • Health & Safety awareness, • Expertise in heritage legislation and policy, including the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Historic England guidance., • Understanding of listed building consent processes, conservation area regulations, and heritage impact assessments., • Ability to collaborate with statutory bodies, architects, and conservation officers to preserve historical integrity while enabling sustainable development., • Credibility when engaging with local stakeholders, especially in towns like Wallingford with rich historical significance. Personal Attributes: • Detail-oriented and methodical, • Flexible and adaptable to hybrid working, • Collaborative and results-driven Applications close at 5pm on 12th December 2025
