Open Spaces Project Manager
Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library
Thundersley, Essex, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
£400 - £550 Daily
Contract/Project
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the Environment Team on a range of projects linked to a £2.5 million Public Initiatives Fund. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering rejuvenation and improvement projects across parks, playgrounds and public open spaces, helping to create safer, more sustainable and community-focused environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce and manage procurement documentation for multiple projects.
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with governance requirements.
* Develop project plans, timelines, milestones and reporting structures.
* Identify, manage and mitigate project and environmental risks.
* Work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, stakeholders and local communities.
* Maintain accurate project records, financial reporting and compliance documentation.
* Support initiatives focused on reducing anti-social behaviour and improving safety within parks and open spaces.
* Coordinate with communications teams to promote projects and public engagement initiatives.
* Arrange and lead stakeholder meetings throughout the project lifecycle.
* Assist with the production of project specifications and procurement requirements.
Experience Required
* Proven project management experience, ideally within parks, open spaces or environmental improvement projects.
* Experience working on public realm, playground or regeneration initiatives.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Knowledge of procurement processes and project governance.
* Experience managing budgets, timelines and risk registers.
* Understanding of community safety and anti-social behaviour reduction initiatives.
* Experience in play space procurement, open space development and data management.
* Lake management experience is desirable.
Working Arrangements
* Hybrid working
* 3 days per week onsite required due to the nature of the role
Application Process
If you are interested in applying, please respond with:
* An up-to-date CV
* Your availability / notice period
* Your required rate (Inside IR35)
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the Environment Team on a range of projects linked to a £2.5 million Public Initiatives Fund. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering rejuvenation and improvement projects across parks, playgrounds and public open spaces, helping to create safer, more sustainable and community-focused environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce and manage procurement documentation for multiple projects.
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with governance requirements.
* Develop project plans, timelines, milestones and reporting structures.
* Identify, manage and mitigate project and environmental risks.
* Work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, stakeholders and local communities.
* Maintain accurate project records, financial reporting and compliance documentation.
* Support initiatives focused on reducing anti-social behaviour and improving safety within parks and open spaces.
* Coordinate with communications teams to promote projects and public engagement initiatives.
* Arrange and lead stakeholder meetings throughout the project lifecycle.
* Assist with the production of project specifications and procurement requirements.
Experience Required
* Proven project management experience, ideally within parks, open spaces or environmental improvement projects.
* Experience working on public realm, playground or regeneration initiatives.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Knowledge of procurement processes and project governance.
* Experience managing budgets, timelines and risk registers.
* Understanding of community safety and anti-social behaviour reduction initiatives.
* Experience in play space procurement, open space development and data management.
* Lake management experience is desirable.
Working Arrangements
* Hybrid working
* 3 days per week onsite required due to the nature of the role
Application Process
If you are interested in applying, please respond with:
* An up-to-date CV
* Your availability / notice period
* Your required rate (Inside IR35)
Reference: 225163314
https://jobs.careeraddict.com/post/113299559
Open Spaces Project Manager
Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library
Thundersley, Essex, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
£400 - £550 Daily
Contract/Project
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the Environment Team on a range of projects linked to a £2.5 million Public Initiatives Fund. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering rejuvenation and improvement projects across parks, playgrounds and public open spaces, helping to create safer, more sustainable and community-focused environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce and manage procurement documentation for multiple projects.
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with governance requirements.
* Develop project plans, timelines, milestones and reporting structures.
* Identify, manage and mitigate project and environmental risks.
* Work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, stakeholders and local communities.
* Maintain accurate project records, financial reporting and compliance documentation.
* Support initiatives focused on reducing anti-social behaviour and improving safety within parks and open spaces.
* Coordinate with communications teams to promote projects and public engagement initiatives.
* Arrange and lead stakeholder meetings throughout the project lifecycle.
* Assist with the production of project specifications and procurement requirements.
Experience Required
* Proven project management experience, ideally within parks, open spaces or environmental improvement projects.
* Experience working on public realm, playground or regeneration initiatives.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Knowledge of procurement processes and project governance.
* Experience managing budgets, timelines and risk registers.
* Understanding of community safety and anti-social behaviour reduction initiatives.
* Experience in play space procurement, open space development and data management.
* Lake management experience is desirable.
Working Arrangements
* Hybrid working
* 3 days per week onsite required due to the nature of the role
Application Process
If you are interested in applying, please respond with:
* An up-to-date CV
* Your availability / notice period
* Your required rate (Inside IR35)
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the Environment Team on a range of projects linked to a £2.5 million Public Initiatives Fund. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering rejuvenation and improvement projects across parks, playgrounds and public open spaces, helping to create safer, more sustainable and community-focused environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce and manage procurement documentation for multiple projects.
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with governance requirements.
* Develop project plans, timelines, milestones and reporting structures.
* Identify, manage and mitigate project and environmental risks.
* Work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, stakeholders and local communities.
* Maintain accurate project records, financial reporting and compliance documentation.
* Support initiatives focused on reducing anti-social behaviour and improving safety within parks and open spaces.
* Coordinate with communications teams to promote projects and public engagement initiatives.
* Arrange and lead stakeholder meetings throughout the project lifecycle.
* Assist with the production of project specifications and procurement requirements.
Experience Required
* Proven project management experience, ideally within parks, open spaces or environmental improvement projects.
* Experience working on public realm, playground or regeneration initiatives.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Knowledge of procurement processes and project governance.
* Experience managing budgets, timelines and risk registers.
* Understanding of community safety and anti-social behaviour reduction initiatives.
* Experience in play space procurement, open space development and data management.
* Lake management experience is desirable.
Working Arrangements
* Hybrid working
* 3 days per week onsite required due to the nature of the role
Application Process
If you are interested in applying, please respond with:
* An up-to-date CV
* Your availability / notice period
* Your required rate (Inside IR35)
Reference: 225163314
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