Project Manager - Construction Lead

Project Manager - Construction Lead

Location: Stopford House, Civic Complex & homeworking;
Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in office).

Base pay range: Based on skills and experience.

Final date to receive applications: Friday 23rd January 2026 11:59pm.

Shortlisting date: 26th January 2026.

Interview date: 2nd – 6th February 2026 (Face to Face at Stopford House).

Stockport Council is hiring a Project Manager Construction Lead to work within the Estate and Asset Management Team. The role involves leading project delivery across a large programme of capital developments covering the Education, Leisure, Corporate and Commercial portfolio.

You will work alongside an internal team of Architects, Engineers, Building Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors, and will lead externally commissioned consultant teams.

You are a chartered project manager with a minimum of five years’ experience leading construction projects in the UK. You have managed multi‑disciplinary teams, engaged stakeholders, and possess a comprehensive understanding of construction processes. You demonstrate strong partnership skills and build effective relationships to ensure timely project delivery.

In return you will receive a competitive salary, flexible working, a public sector pension scheme and a range of added benefits: salary‑sacrifice car lease, ongoing training and development, funded CPD, and payment of professional fees required to maintain chartership. Stockport Council is recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of colleagues, paying a real living wage, engaging staff in key decisions and endorsing fair and flexible working conditions.

• Mid‑senior level

• Full‑time

• Project Management
• Construction

For more information, contact Arran Fox at  for an informal discussion.

Stockport Council holds a visa sponsorship licence, but this role is not currently eligible for sponsorship.