Job Description

Environment Project Manager REF: 2213

Hybrid Working

PO5: 52,674 pa rising in annual increments to 55,710 inc LW.

Permanent and Full Time

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are 'connected by purpose,' in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.


With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

The Capital Studio forms part of the wider Infrastructure and Capital Delivery team within Resident and Enabling Service. The Team's main objective is to deliver projects on behalf of internal clients, e.g. Transport, Sustainability, Parks for the benefit of Lambeth residents and visitors to the borough.

About the Role:

The key task is to be responsible for ensuring that an internal and external supply chain deliver a portfolio of high profile, complex capital and non-capital Highway Asset Improvement Projects alongside Parks projects, each up to 10m in value, to specified outputs within budget, at the agreed time to the specified quality. The post-holder will be required to establish and work closely with extensive internal and external supply chains and stakeholders.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

Project Management accreditation or excellent knowledge of the processes that lie behind successful project management. Knowledge of business planning at strategic level and service improvements within a council environment. Minimum 3 years' experience in a local government environment with evidence of managing and delivering capital projects, in particular Active Travel and Highways maintenance projects. Proven contract management skills and experience of managing delivery through Term Partnering Contracts, NEC and JCT. Strong financial awareness and able to periodically report and present spend on multiple projects simultaneously. Work in accordance with CDM 2015 regulations and other statutory requirements. Extensive experience of writing detailed reports and business cases, and able to present complex issues to a variety of audiences in written or verbal formats. Experience of networking at all levels with the ability to build relationships to achieve objectives and improve business processes and delivery. Experience of using a wide range of management, project and analysis tools for the preparation/presentation of information. Excellent time management skills with proven experience of dealing with a variety of highly complex work streams and projects, prioritising as required.
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:


& Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Clive Kershaw at ckershaw@lambeth.gov.uk

Recruitment Timelines:

Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 1 June 2025

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:


Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's. Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service. Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme. Hybrid Working. Employee Assistance Programme. Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service. Discounts at local restaurants. Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms. Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships. Cycle to Work Scheme. Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre. Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.


In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here


In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas


We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.