Job description
We’re looking for an experienced and driven Regeneration Project Manager to lead on the planning and delivery of high-profile regeneration and urban renewal projects across Reading. This is a fantastic opportunity to woArk at the heart of our local authority’s ambitions to create sustainable, inclusive growth and deliver much-needed new homes.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Working within our Housing and Communities service, you’ll play a key role in delivering strategic housing initiatives, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and managing capital projects from concept through to completion. You’ll engage residents and stakeholders, oversee funding bids, monitor budgets, and ensure projects meet our corporate and housing strategy goals.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Delivering regeneration and housing projects on time and to budget
• Leading community engagement and communications throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinating internal teams and external partners, including developers and Homes England
• Managing bids for government funding, including Homes England grants
• Preparing detailed reports, business cases, and updates for senior officers and Members
• Driving quality, value for money, and community outcomes at every stage