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The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country.  The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Project Manager to join our Property Services team.

The Role:

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of a varied portfolio of capital and planned works projects across the council’s operational and corporate estate. Managing projects from feasibility through to completion, you will coordinate consultants, contractors and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in line with the council’s governance and compliance requirements. This is a hands on delivery role requiring strong project management, contractor coordination and stakeholder management skills within a live operational environment.

Your role will involve:

• Managing capital and planned works projects from inception through to completion and handover
• Coordinating contractors, consultants and suppliers to deliver projects safely and effectively
• Managing project budgets, forecasting, change control and financial reporting
• Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, health and safety requirements and corporate governance processes
• Building strong working relationships with stakeholders, service leads and building users throughout project delivery

What we are looking for:

• Experience of delivering construction, property or planned maintenance projects from inception through to completion
• Experience of managing contractors, consultants and project stakeholders within a live operational environment
• Good understanding of procurement, contract management and project governance processes
• Knowledge of health and safety, CDM regulations and statutory compliance requirements relating to construction projects
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver solutions proactively them

What we offer:

• 32 days annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance, with regular site attendance required across the borough
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision
• Free employee parking close to the offices
• Give As You Earn scheme
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger. 

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Interview dates: 16 – 19 June 2026

If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Colin Smith, Senior Project Manager on colin.smith@rbwm.gov.uk  

Company: The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead

Salary: £46,355 - £50,446 per annum

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Administration

Sector: Communications

Job Role: Manager