Project Manager – Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) Team

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and driven Project Manager to join our Infrastructure & Major Projects team. In this pivotal role, you’ll help shape the future of our communities by delivering critical infrastructure projects that support housing growth and economic development.

Working at the heart of major investment programmes, you’ll lead complex, high-value initiatives from enabling new road infrastructure to increasing electricity capacity ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

This is your chance to make a tangible impact while working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values innovation, ambition, and professional growth.

Contract: 2 year fixed term contract/secondment opportunity

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.  

About the role

As Project Manager within the HIF Team, you’ll take ownership of delivering key infrastructure projects that underpin large-scale housing development and regional growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the end-to-end delivery of infrastructure and capital projects, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and funding requirements
• Managing project governance, reporting, risk registers, and financial monitoring (including oversight of budgets of circa £8m)
• Co-ordinating with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and external partners to ensure seamless delivery
• Driving stakeholder engagement, building strong relationships with planning authorities, landowners, legal advisors, and community representatives
• Leading land acquisition processes and supporting the delivery of enabling infrastructure such as highways and utilities
• Monitoring project performance, producing reports for boards and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with funding and governance requirements
• Identifying risks and opportunities, proactively managing issues to maintain project momentum

You’ll also contribute to long-term planning, helping shape infrastructure delivery across timelines ranging from immediate milestones to multi-year strategies supporting new housing and community development.

Any-Desk:
As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.

About you

We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced, complex project environment.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in project management, ideally within infrastructure, capital delivery, or the public sector
• Strong knowledge of project governance, contract management, and budget monitoring
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across diverse groups
• Experience of managing complex risks, legal processes, and regulatory requirements
• The ability to translate technical information into clear, accessible insights for non-specialists
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines

Please see the attached job summary for further details about our role.

Other information

For more information about this role, please contact Robin Smith, Head of Housing Infrastructure Funding at [email protected]

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

Our values and culture

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

About the Business Unit

Our Planning, Growth and Sustainability directorate works with partners to help shape the future of Buckinghamshire.  We deliver services on planning, economic growth, regeneration, strategic infrastructure, transport and property.

 Our key priorities include developing the economic narrative for Bucks, creating more jobs and delivering the right infrastructure to help businesses and residents thrive. We also aim to provide a proactive planning service that is responsive, whilst making the best use of the Council’s land and property portfolio. This will in turn support community services and create housing, jobs, regeneration and income to support public services.

 It’s a great time to join one of our teams. As part of the Planning, Growth and Sustainability function you will not only get to help shape the economic future of Buckinghamshire; you’ll also be involved in delivering high-profile development projects and work on some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the UK. You will support us to deliver the results that our local residents and businesses deserve.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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