Project Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Project Manager - Capital Delivery Service
Do you want to make a positive difference to Sheffield and its residents? Looking for a new challenge working in of the largest in-house Capital Delivery teams in local government?
If you are a Project Manager with experience of working in construction, then the Capital Delivery Service at Sheffield City Council has the perfect opportunity you are looking for.
The Service delivers a wide range of capital building and infrastructure projects and programmes. These range from minor capital maintenance works to major new build and area regeneration schemes. These range in value from £100k to £50m.
Working for Sheffield City Council brings with it great opportunities and benefits. You would work on a range of projects throughout the city covering all sectors of construction. The package includes one of the best pension schemes available and flexible working arrangements.
Initial assessment will be based on the standard application form considering your relevant skills, knowledge and experience. If selected for interview, this will be combined with a technical assessment and presentation.
Essential Qualifications
- Post holders will be APMP or Prince 2 qualified; OR, Substantial experience (minimum 3 years) of successful project management in a multidisciplinary or construction context.
- Post holders will be members of the Association of Project Managers OR be willing to work towards achieving this
Shortlisting will be carried out based on the job description. Sheffield City Council does not accept CV’s – please apply via www.sheffield.gov.uk
We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.
It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.
Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
Informal contact: anneke.kellond-hallsworth@sheffield.gov.uk
Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.
Job details Job reference REQ001077 Date posted 05/04/2023 Application closing date 03/05/2023 Location Sheffield Salary Grade 9 £42,503 - £46,549 Package Permanent Contractual hours 37 Job category/type Project Management
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Project Manager roles across Sheffield City Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £42,503 - £46,549 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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