Green Infrastructure Project Manager

Green Infrastructure Project Manager – Bath & North East Somerset Council

Grade 9 (£40,221 – 43,421 pro-rata)

Fixed term to 31/03/2026 with possibility of extension subject to securing further
funding.

We are recruiting for a highly experienced Green Infrastructure Project Manager to project
manage our WaterSpace Connected and Chew Valley Lake Recreational Trail projects. Both are part
of our Connecting Landscapes and Catchments Green Infrastructure Programme.

This role will focus on developing both projects to Full Business Case level for submission to
the West of England Combined Authority to unlock funding for delivery. The role will involve
working with external partners and stakeholders, internal departments, and teams to ensure both
projects reach the delivery stage.

The WaterSpace Connected project is the delivery of a new walking and cycling bridge over the
River Avon at Somerdale, connecting Keynsham and South Gloucestershire, and the creation of a
nature park and wetland habitat adjacent to the bridge in partnership with the landowner.

Chew Valley Lake Recreational Trail project is to deliver the southern section of the
recreational trail. A Full Business case is in development, with work underway to commission
surveys to prepare required planning application:

The post holder will have overall responsibility for developing both projects, including
project management, budgeting, reporting to West of England Combined Authority, and council
senior managers and members, and leading on communications, and community engagement.

The post holder will have proven ability in project management of complex projects, design
development, writing funding bids, tender briefs, managing consultants, and overseeing
consultation events with a wide range of stakeholders. Thus, we are seeking someone with
excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

This post is full time (37 hrs per week) fixed-term till 31st March 2026 initially, with the
potential to extend dependent upon the success of securing funding.

For more information please contact our Green Infrastructure Programme Managers:

• Sarah Jackson [email protected]
• Shelly Dewhurst [email protected]

Closing date: 4th August 2024

Interview date: 13th August 2024