We are expanding our Transport Projects team and are seeking 4 Assistant Project Managers to help deliver improvements that make a real difference in our city.

York is a place that offers a truly unique blend of historic character and forward-looking infrastructure that makes it an energising place for any Project Engineering or Project Management professional to further their career.

From Roman walls, medieval streets, and Victorian rail heritage with an active commitment to sustainable mobility, smart-city innovation, and major regeneration projects.

Reporting to a Senior Project Manager or Programme Manager, youll support the work and delivery of a diverse and exciting portfolio of transport projects:

• active travel programme
• continued rollout of our electric vehicle charging infrastructure
• expansion of our park and ride sites
• complex road safety improvement projects and school streets
• the councils largest major roads project - York Outer Ring Road Dualling.

You will also be focussed on the provision and delivery of a high-quality, client responsive service.

A role that grows with you

This is a career grade position, offering real progression:

• Start at Grade 8, with a clear pathway to Grade 9 once progression criteria are met.

or

• Experienced Assistant Project Managers who already meet Grade 9 criteria can join directly at that level.

Were committed to supporting your development, helping you build the skills, experience, and confidence to advance your career in a supportive and forward-thinking team.

This post is suitable as a job share opportunity.

As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor indivdiuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Joshua Singer (Head of Projects) Joshua.Singer@york.gov.uk 07354 822562

Closing date: Wednesdsay April 22nd at 12 midnight

Interview date: 5th 6th & 7th May