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Open Spaces Project Manager

Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ 400 - 550 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: SS7, Thundersley, Essex

Expire in: 7 days

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the Environment Team on a range of projects linked to a £2.5 million Public Initiatives Fund. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering rejuvenation and improvement projects across parks, playgrounds and public open spaces, helping to create safer, more sustainable and community-focused environments.

Key Responsibilities

  * Produce and manage procurement documentation for multiple projects.

  * Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with governance requirements.

  * Develop project plans, timelines, milestones and reporting structures.

  * Identify, manage and mitigate project and environmental risks.

  * Work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, stakeholders and local communities.

  * Maintain accurate project records, financial reporting and compliance documentation.

  * Support initiatives focused on reducing anti-social behaviour and improving safety within parks and open spaces.

  * Coordinate with communications teams to promote projects and public engagement initiatives.

  * Arrange and lead stakeholder meetings throughout the project lifecycle.

  * Assist with the production of project specifications and procurement requirements.

Experience Required

  * Proven project management experience, ideally within parks, open spaces or environmental improvement projects.

  * Experience working on public realm, playground or regeneration initiatives.

  * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

  * Knowledge of procurement processes and project governance.

  * Experience managing budgets, timelines and risk registers.

  * Understanding of community safety and anti-social behaviour reduction initiatives.

  * Experience in play space procurement, open space development and data management.

  * Lake management experience is desirable.

Working Arrangements

  * Hybrid working

  * 3 days per week onsite required due to the nature of the role

Application Process

If you are interested in applying, please respond with:

  * An up-to-date CV

  * Your availability / notice period

  * Your required rate (Inside IR35)

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