Capital Schemes Project Manager

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Capital Schemes Project Manager to join our Capital Schemes team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.

As the Capital Schemes Project Manager, you will support Wokingham Borough Council in the delivery of a wide range of projects across Infrastructure, working to help us make a difference with our clients in the delivery of a broad range of complex projects and programmes.

This is a pivotal (mainly site based) role responsible for managing projects on the ground and ensuring sites are being run safely and works completed to correct highway standards. Working independently and pro-actively, you will lead on the delivery of the key objectives, engaging with managing stakeholders, and delivering high quality outputs and outcomes.

You will provide oversight across multiple capital schemes, ensuring risks are effectively managed, projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards. Working closely with senior stakeholders, service areas and external partners, you will ensure strong governance, clear reporting and effective decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and organised individual with strong project management skills to make a real difference to Wokingham’s growing and diverse community.

⭐Staff Benefits⭐

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐Generous Annual Leave – 31 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

⭐Local Government Pension Scheme

⭐GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week

⭐Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline

⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

⭐Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes

⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

⭐Move through Menopause Course

⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities

⭐Employee Networks

⭐And more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Manage schemes to meet its strategic priorities and support the company’s approach. Review and Inspect contractor deliverables ensuring works are completed the required highway standards whilst also adhering to any WBC standard details where applicable.
• Ensure the council complies with the CDM duties and hold the contractors accountable for Health and Safety on our network
• Liaising and maintaining a good relationship with internal and external clients answering queries and responding to technical issues, provide support, and ensure that we deliver successful outcomes, which add improvement to services, customer outcomes, and savings.
• To review and inspect current highway conditions, report back findings and ensure designs are sufficient to improve the council’s highway network.
• To provide cost estimates for future schemes, liaise and advise design team on buildability constraints and provide technical input within meetings when required.
• Lead on relations with appointed works contractors. Review and approve contractor H&S documents including RAMS and ensure contractor operatives are permitted to work on the highway.
• Ensure site diaries are completed and up to date and attend regular project update meetings when required to report on project progress.

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong working knowledge of core Microsoft applications, including Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Project.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience of managing construction works on the highway
• Pavement design experience
• Highway drainage design experience

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Click the link below and Apply Today! Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Adam Matthews via email adam.matthews@wokingham.gov.uk (Strictly no agencies).

Closing date: Sunday 1st March 2026 at 11pm

Interview date: W/C 2nd March 2026

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.