Cheltenham Borough Council - Project Manager

Project Manager

C a n d i d a te I n f o r m a t i o n Pa c k

Beach Baker is delighted to be working in partnership with Cheltenham Borough

Council to recruit a Project Manager.

At the heart of Cheltenham’s most unique buildings, the property team delivers everything from daily maintenance to multi-million-pound redevelopments— driven by record investment in sustainability, refurbishment, and regeneration projects—while fostering continuous learning, professional growth, and

collaboration on diverse, rewarding challenges.

The Council Cheltenham Borough Council is at the heart of the local community. The council's property portfolio includes a variety of assets including the iconic Grade I listed Pump Rooms, a wealth of renowned heritage properties which attract visitors from afar as well as recreational facilities, including a football stadium.

They have key partnerships with The Cheltenham Trust,

Ubico, Cheltenham BID and Cheltenham Festivals, to name a few. Whatever you do or wherever you go in Cheltenham, Cheltenham Borough Council will be involved somewhere.

The Position We are seeking to appoint a confident project manager as a key role within the commercial property team driving and delivering exciting capital projects and planned maintenance delivery.

You will be managing complex construction, refurbishment and regeneration projects from inception through to the planning and construction phase, handover and thereafter ensuring a smooth transition to occupation and use.

You will engage with a range of stakeholders including contractors, consultants, occupiers, land owners, development partners, councillors and other government bodies.

Why Work In Cheltenham • Area of outstanding natural beauty and within 10-miles of the Cotswolds • Local and regional economic growth

• Fantastic schooling system • World class festivals • Excellent transport links

Whats In It For You Join Cheltenham Borough Council and work with a unique portfolio of commercial properties, including stunning Grade I and II Listed landmarks like the Pittville Pump Rooms, Cheltenham Town Hall, and the Art Gallery & Museum amongst many other properties in the diverse portfolio.

Enjoy the benefit of flexible hybrid working hours and working collaboratively with like-minded professionals, including building surveyors, M&E engineers, a dedicated facilities team, and colleagues focused on Health & Safety and compliance.

The work you do will have a genuine impact on Cheltenham and its community and you’ll flourish in an environment that keeps you engaged and inspired.

The council’s offices are based at the Municipal Office on the Promenade, right in the heart of Cheltenham’s vibrant town centre. With easy access to local amenities, including the train station, restaurants, and cafés, you’ll have everything you need close by.

The Candidate You will have minimum 5+ years’ experience in the construction, refurbishment and regeneration sector, managing complex property projects from inception through to the planning and construction phase.

Possess or working towards a relevant professional membership, such as RICS/CIOB (or equivalent). The individual’s character and teamwork ethic is most important.

Salary & Employee Benefits • Basic salary range between £48,738 to £54,229.

• An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

• A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays).

• A flexible and agile working environment with aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours.

• A comprehensive programme of learning and development.

• Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering.

• Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.

• Access to free counselling services.

• Upon successful completion of probation period, have access to the Healthcare Cashback Plan.

• A cycle to work scheme.

• Low-cost town centre parking.

• A commitment to employee wellbeing.

Contact Us Matthew Clackson Director Building Surveying, Project Management & Quantity Surveying matthew@beachbaker.co.uk

07825 081 393

All third party and direct applications, and un-solicited candidate introductions via other recruitment agencies will be forwarded to Beach Baker Recruitment for review.