Project Manager - Local Regeneration Fund

Ref: RPL000551

Salary: £49,282 p.a. plus benefits

37 hours per week

Fixed term contract until March 2028

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you'll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It's all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.

Your next role

We are seeking an experienced Client-Side Project Manager to play a key role within our Corporate Assets portfolio. To lead delivery of regeneration projects for Council-owned listed buildings, funded by the Local Regeneration Fund, and work under guidance of the Strategic Lead for regeneration of the Carriage Works.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing projects through all stages, ensuring they are delivered on time, to the required quality standards, and in compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements. You will oversee inspections, monitor progress, and ensure successful handover to end tenants and funding partners.

Responsibilities:

• Managing project delivery and performance within agreed timescales.
• Undertaking technical appraisals including review of drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Working closely with a multidisciplinary professional design team to secure planning and listed building consents.
• Ensuring quality, compliance, and effective contract management across all works.

You will be primarily based at the Workshed on the Carriage Works Estate, London Street, Swindon. There is some flexibility for home working, to be agreed with line manager. The majority of time will be site-based due to the nature of construction projects.

About You

You will bring:

• Experience in a construction delivery environment, working alongside architects, M&E engineers, cost consultants, and local authority regulatory teams.
• A collaborative approach, with ability to work professionally and tactfully as part of a wider team.
• Experience of supply chain and procurement skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and proficiency with MS Office applications, including Microsoft Project.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• An understanding of financial processes and transactions (beneficial but not essential).

We are looking for someone passionate about heritage regeneration, to contribute to transformation of a major historic asset in central Swindon - creating high-quality, accessible business space for the future.

You will have:

• An undergraduate level 6 qualification in construction based subject, or equivalent relevant experience
• Good IT skills to ITQ2 or equivalent relevant experience
• Prince 2 Practitioner and/or APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)
• CDM knowledge and experience

If you have the skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm to help shape the future of our town - supporting regeneration of a key strategic heritage site within The Works - Swindon's home for heritage, knowledge and big ideas - we would love to hear from you.

You must be fluent in English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role").

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for details.

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.

Your next steps

Please read the role profile, which is in the documents section to the right hand side of the page. To submit an application, select Quick Apply.

For further information please contact Mirabelle Stobbs on 07813 721121 or email mstobbs@swindon.gov.uk

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.

If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, email resourcing@swindon.gov.uk

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so early applications are encouraged.

Closing date: 24 February 2026

Interview date: w/c 02 March 2026