Location
South East London, primarily based at Laurence House with a hybrid working approach combining office and home working.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£55,353 to £57,495 per annum (PO5). Appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point for the grade unless matching current salary with evidential proof.

About the Role
Discover yourself in Lewisham where your work makes a real difference to vibrant and culturally diverse communities. Lewisham is undergoing one of the most significant regeneration periods in London, and this role is key to delivering inclusive growth and creating thriving, sustainable places. As a Project Manager in the Strategic Regeneration team, you will lead complex, high-profile regeneration projects and strategic workstreams. This role combines robust project management with strategic thinking, policy awareness, and strong partnership working to deliver long-term, place-based outcomes.

You will manage major regeneration, development, and infrastructure projects from design feasibility through to delivery, ensuring strong governance, design and risk management, monitoring, and reporting. You will support strategic planning, masterplanning, and investment decisions across priority growth areas. Working closely with colleagues across the Council and key external partners including the GLA, TfL, Homes England, developers, and local communities, you will ensure programmes are well-governed, effectively funded, and deliver maximum public benefit.

Lewisham Council offers flexible working, a supportive team environment, and a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and professional development. Benefits include generous holiday allowance, Local Government Pension scheme, flexible working and family-friendly policies, season ticket and bicycle loans, a range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships, and supportive staff networks.

Experience
Significant experience managing complex regeneration, development, or infrastructure projects, ideally within a public sector or partnership environment. Proven ability to lead high-profile projects with strong governance and risk management.

About you
Strong financial and commercial acumen with excellent stakeholder management skills. Confident in producing business cases and reports, managing risk, and working collaboratively across organisations. Clear understanding of the political context of working within a local authority.

Qualifications
A degree-level qualification in a built environment or related field is desirable. A recognised project management qualification or equivalent experience is preferred.