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Job details

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Job reference

REQ00000018964

Date posted

23/09/2025

Application closing date

31/10/2025

Location

KENDAL

Salary

47,181 to 48,226

Package

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Attachments

Project Lead WMF2315e

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Job description

Location: Kendal

Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

The Capital Programme team is responsible for the core delivery of the Council's c.60m-80m/year Capital Programme developing projects which make a real 'on the ground' difference to our communities, places and people in Westmorland and Furness. On a daily basis the programme develops and maintains new council buildings including care homes, schools, community centres and offices; construct's and maintains highways and cycleways; builds new flood defences and drives the council's internal decarbonisation programme for its services.



The Project Lead role is a key position and will support the Council by playing a leading role in the Capital programme Place Portfolio team. This team manages and delivers town centre and public realm improvement works, community building refurbishment projects, and the active travel programme.



We are looking for a Project Manager who is self-reliant and driven individual who has excellent knowledge and practical delivery experience of Capital Works projects.



The candidates will:
Have experience in the construction industry managing and delivering capital projects. Lead the development and delivery of significant projects within the Capital Programme. With support from the Programme Manager and Capital Portfolio Manager, manage exemplary projects across any or all stages of programme life-cycle. Lead the procurement and management of a single large contract or multiple smaller contracts at any or all project life-cycle stages from initial feasibility to completion and asset handover. This will include the procurement and management of professional services, capital works and service contracts. As necessary, lead and manage a team. Actively manage, develop and mentor team members.Be responsible for moving projects through the Council's Governance processes and project gateways. Manage project stakeholders from public, private or regulatory backgrounds, negotiating outcomes for the benefit of the council.

Candidates could come from a variety of backgrounds including (but not limited to) project management, quantity surveying, property management, building mechanical or electrical engineering, facilities management, building surveying, architecture, civil engineering or contract management. Ideally candidates will have an excellent level of understanding of procuring and managing consultants and contractors throughout a project lifecycle as well as project reporting (risks, programme, quality).



You can expect to work in a high performing team with likeminded individuals. You can also expect high amounts of accountability and responsibility to help the whole Council deliver its Capital programme.

For an informal chat, please contact the Recruitment Manager

jonathan.bushell@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.

Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:+

Post Specification

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Application and Interview information

Closing date: Friday 31st October 2025

Interview date: w/c Monday 17th November 2025



We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.



Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website -

Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK

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Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.



As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.



We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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