Senior Project Manager (Construction)

Full Time, 12 Months Fixed Term

The Senior Project Manager (Construction) role sits within the council’s Portfolios, Programmes and Projects (PPP) Service — a well‑established function that delivers transformation, change and capital construction projects across the whole organisation.

This role would have the opportunity to lead on one or more major capital projects. Current examples that other team members are delivering include building new schools, expanding foster carer properties, refurbishing children’s homes, decarbonising the city’s crematoria, new pontoons for the harbour, bridge repair projects, amongst others. The portfolio is wide and varied, but every project contributes to better public services, stronger infrastructure and improved outcomes for people and communities across Bristol.

It is a particularly exciting time to join us. Following significant growth in the team, we are strengthening our professional construction function and embedding consistently high standards across our projects.

You will play a pivotal role in this next phase — leading project teams, applying best practice and helping to ensure complex construction projects are delivered consistently and effectively.

You will bring significant experience in leading large construction projects, with robust project management and technical capability. This should include a strong working knowledge of CDM regulations and site‑based delivery practices — ensuring compliance, safety and effective coordination with contractors, designers and internal teams. 

We welcome applications from those ready to take a significant step in their career, combining leadership, commercial judgement and technical expertise within a well‑resourced and high‑profile programme. 

For more information please see our careers site: Portfolio, Programmes and Projects careers

How do I apply?

Please send us your CV (max 2 A4 pages), along with a supporting statement, with a maximum of 1,000 words, which demonstrates by practical example how you meet the following criteria:

1. Qualified to degree level or equivalent (or has developed skills and experience to this level) with advanced knowledge and practical application of a recognised project management methodology such as Prince2 
2. Detailed understanding of the laws, regulations and standards associated with the development and delivery of construction projects, including, for example, the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations (CDM 2015) 
3. The ability to plan projects with complex, intra- and inter-organisational dependencies and multiple organisations partnering the delivery – then to actively use these plans in the successfully delivery of projects 
4. Experience in construction procurement, contract- and supplier management to ensure that the right suppliers are sourced and that they deliver to their contractual commitments. 
   
   

This must be sent to ppp.careers@bristol.gov.uk

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working arrangements, flexitime and membership of the Local Government Pension scheme. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

 

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

 

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community, and we particularly encourage applicants from women, Black and racially minoritised, Disabled, LGBTQ+ candidates who are currently under-represented within our service area. Appointments will be made on merit.