Commercial Project Manager
Salford City CouncilSalford, England, United Kingdom
Added 22 Jul · still live
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£50,100
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SOC 2432 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (46% match). If the code is right — and Salford City Council is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
Employer Salford City Council Location Salford, Greater Manchester (GB) Salary £54,495 – £56,288 Closing date 21 Aug 2026
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If you’re an experienced programme or project professional with strong commercial expertise, this is an opportunity to play a leading role in delivering the infrastructure that is helping shape the future of Salford.
The scale of growth and regeneration across the city means you’ll work on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects and programmes that support transport improvements, economic growth and thriving communities. You’ll have the opportunity to influence projects from funding and development through to delivery, working with senior stakeholders across Salford and Greater Manchester.
Why join us in Infrastructure?
Role
You will play a key role in developing, managing and delivering a portfolio of infrastructure projects and programmes that support the city’s growth ambitions. Acting as an informed client, you will work closely with technical teams, consultants, contractors and partners to ensure successful programme delivery. We want you to:
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If you’re an experienced programme or project professional with strong commercial expertise, this is an opportunity to play a leading role in delivering the infrastructure that is helping shape the future of Salford.
The scale of growth and regeneration across the city means you’ll work on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects and programmes that support transport improvements, economic growth and thriving communities. You’ll have the opportunity to influence projects from funding and development through to delivery, working with senior stakeholders across Salford and Greater Manchester.
Why join us in Infrastructure?
- Scale of growth and regeneration in Salford.
- Wide variety of infrastructure projects and programmes to lead and shape.
- Opportunity to oversee projects from concept through to delivery.
- Close collaboration with a large in-house technical team.
- Strong learning culture with a focus on continuous development.
- Dedicated leadership and digital skills development programmes, tools and eLearning. AI innovation.
- Hybrid/flexible working.
- Competitive package, including excellent pension.
Role
You will play a key role in developing, managing and delivering a portfolio of infrastructure projects and programmes that support the city’s growth ambitions. Acting as an informed client, you will work closely with technical teams, consultants, contractors and partners to ensure successful programme delivery. We want you to:
- Lead the commercial and programme management of infrastructure and highway projects.
- A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
- Significant experience in infrastructure, regeneration or capital project delivery.
- Proven experience managing project budgets, contracts and programme delivery.
- Strong commercial awareness, including procurement and contract management.
- Experience working with contractors, consultants, statutory bodies and partner organisations.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior decision-makers.
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Experience of managing or supporting others within project or programme teams.
Exciting new opportunities in Salford!
From new high-rises to highway improvements, revitalised waterways to greener spaces, Salford is being rebuilt. More people than ever before are choosing it as a place to live, work, invest and visit.
For you, this presents a major career opportunity. Joining Salford City Council’s Place Directorate is your chance to work at the heart of a transformational regeneration programme.
The size of our pipeline, and breadth of projects, means more potential to gain new experience and skills – and more opportunity to make an impact and add to your track record.
Help maximise the value of transport infrastructure
Salford has experienced rapid development and economic growth in recent years; it is home to a vibrant economy that is leading growth in Greater Manchester. Its population has grown at a rate unmatched elsewhere in the north of England.
Strong leadership and successful partnerships have helped to create an exciting future as a thriving cultural, economic, and residential location.
Our Place Directorate helps to shape a built environment that will underpin a brighter tomorrow. Transport infrastructure is central to our vision and strategies to improve connectivity, and support the sustainable growth of the city.
Career development
We have a longstanding record of advancing the careers of our engineers, technical professionals and leaders. From formal training to e-learning to on-the-job mentoring, we ensure you have access to regular development opportunities.
Externally, our strong links to the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation help provide more well-rounded career development.
Rewards And Benefits
GM Good Employment Charter: commitment to good employment principles, including secure work, fair pay, health, diversity, and inclusion.
Pension: competitive Local Government Pension Scheme with tax savings. Additional savings are available through the Shared Cost AVC scheme.
MyRewards: wide range of benefits, including lifestyle and wellbeing discounts.
Leave & Leave Plus: 27 to 34 days’ leave (entitlement based on continuous service), plus bank holidays, with options to carry forward, bank, or purchase leave.
Flexible/Hybrid working: different options can be discussed depending on the role and responsibilities.
Cycle to Work: salary sacrifice bike scheme, plus on-site showers, lockers and racks.
Car Club: access to low-emission fleet cars for council and personal use, with 62p per mile reimbursement for personal vehicle use.
New Wheels: environmentally friendly car ownership via salary sacrifice, inclusive of maintenance, insurance, and tax.
Family-related leave: parental, maternity, paternity, adoption, carers’ and compassionate leave.
Culture and inclusion
Strong leadership and successful partnerships have helped to create an exciting future as a thriving cultural, economic, and residential location.
Our Place Directorate helps to shape a built environment that will underpin a brighter tomorrow. Transport infrastructure is central to our vision and strategies to improve connectivity, and support the sustainable growth of the city.
Career development
We have a longstanding record of advancing the careers of our engineers, technical professionals and leaders. From formal training to e-learning to on-the-job mentoring, we ensure you have access to regular development opportunities.
Externally, our strong links to the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation help provide more well-rounded career development.
Rewards And Benefits
GM Good Employment Charter: commitment to good employment principles, including secure work, fair pay, health, diversity, and inclusion.
Pension: competitive Local Government Pension Scheme with tax savings. Additional savings are available through the Shared Cost AVC scheme.
MyRewards: wide range of benefits, including lifestyle and wellbeing discounts.
Leave & Leave Plus: 27 to 34 days’ leave (entitlement based on continuous service), plus bank holidays, with options to carry forward, bank, or purchase leave.
Flexible/Hybrid working: different options can be discussed depending on the role and responsibilities.
Cycle to Work: salary sacrifice bike scheme, plus on-site showers, lockers and racks.
Car Club: access to low-emission fleet cars for council and personal use, with 62p per mile reimbursement for personal vehicle use.
New Wheels: environmentally friendly car ownership via salary sacrifice, inclusive of maintenance, insurance, and tax.
Family-related leave: parental, maternity, paternity, adoption, carers’ and compassionate leave.
Culture and inclusion
We are committed to developing a culture where everyone feels they can bring their whole self to work and is supported to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their background. There is a wide choice of Employee Network Groups and Peer Support Groups to join.
The Salford City Mayor’s Charter sets out a city-wide commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. We:
The Salford City Mayor’s Charter sets out a city-wide commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. We:
- actively promote workforce equality and address discrimination, ensuring that sound policies and practices are in place
- provide opportunities for Salford’s diverse communities, ensuring recruitment and HR arrangements connect local residents to opportunities
- reinforce good practice around equality and diversity in our supply chain, and respect the diversity of Salford communities through responsible activity
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2432 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~89k in sampleP25 £40kP75 £70k
£32kmedian £54kgoing rate £50k£70k
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