Programme Manager (Construction)

This role provides a meaningful and rewarding opportunity to contribute directly to improving outcomes for children and young people in Bristol.

The programme is delivering placements for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) that are close to home and in attractive settings that improve their learning experience.

In a context where there are significant pressures on council budgets, this programme is very well-funded with a number of large-scale projects planned and underway.

The successful candidate will lead a team of construction project managers and work closely with the council’s education team, overseeing the planning and delivery of multiple projects and confident progress reporting to key stakeholders.

We would welcome applications from people who are looking for the next step up in their career in both management and delivery.       

The role is currently hybrid with flexibility to work regularly from home, however candidates should note that their contractual place of work will be City Hall in Bristol and they might be expected to attend this and other work locations in-person for up to five working days each week depending on the demands of the role and the service we provide. 

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice – mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

Closing date: 06 July 2025.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

We’re a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We’ll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Enquiries about the role should be directed to our Programme Director, Sandra Roebuck [email protected] please

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.