Project Manager - City Region Deal at Stirling Council Career Site

, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

50865.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Budget Management, Procurement Processes, Contractor Relationship Management, Strategy Delivery, Business Case Development, Project Planning, Influencing, Communication, Programme Management, Economic Growth, Public Sector, Private Sector, Treasury Green Book

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Closing Date: 6th April 2026 Contract Type: Full Time, Temporary until 24/03/2028 Salary: £47,976- £50,865 Hours: 35 per week Location: Viewforth Are you a Project Manager ready to make a real impact? Join our team and play a key role in delivering the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal - a transformational programme driving inclusive economic growth across the region. In this role, you’ll work closely with senior leaders, government partners, and stakeholders across the public and private sectors to deliver high-impact projects that strengthen communities and support sustainable economic development. What you’ll do * Lead and manage projects within the City Region Deal investment programme * Support the delivery of strategies that promote inclusive economic growth * Work with partners across local government, universities, and industry * Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification * Manage risks, budgets, procurement processes, and contractor relationships * Contribute to programme management improvements across regional partners What we’re looking for * Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) * Strong project management expertise and Treasury Green Book knowledge * Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills * Experience developing business cases, risk registers, and project plans * Ability to manage complex programmes, budgets, and competing priorities * Passion for delivering positive change for communities This is your opportunity to lead projects that will transform the Stirling region, support economic growth, and create lasting benefits for communities. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to make a difference through strategic project delivery, we’d love to hear from you. If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. Job Description [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/334piqee/project_manager-city_region_deal_je11_01032021_a3354.pdf] Additional Salary Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/vatdduvx/salary-additional-info-6.pdf] Stirling Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/arjfm1fz/stirling-council-recruitment-pack.pdf] The Benefits * 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles. * Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week * Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached * Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/ [https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/] * Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service * Carers Leave * Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave * Access to Health & Wellbeing support * Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development * Cycle to Work Scheme * Lift share Scheme * Car Lease Scheme * Technology Benefit Scheme

Responsibilities

The role involves leading and managing projects within the City Region Deal investment programme, supporting strategies for inclusive economic growth, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification. Responsibilities also include managing risks, budgets, procurement, and contractor relationships while contributing to programme management improvements.