Project Manager (Economy)

Project Manager – Regeneration (Economy)

Location: Predominantly remote, with attendance at key meetings and site visits
Rate: £500 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months

Venn Group are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of major regeneration and development projects. Working within a wider Project Management and Regeneration team, the successful candidate will help drive forward the ‘Stronger Economy’ agenda by managing a varied portfolio of capital projects - including town centre and industrial developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of high-profile regeneration projects from concept to completion
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams across council services, consultants, EQUANS, and other stakeholders
• Coordinate delivery partners and maintain full project documentation and governance
• Develop Stakeholder and Communications Plans to ensure clear and effective engagement
• Monitor budgets, funding claims, procurement processes, and financial compliance
• Support submission of planning and funding applications, as well as negotiations on land and tenancy issues
• Produce and present reports for officer boards, members, and partner forums
• Ensure all projects contribute to the Local Plan, Economic Strategy, and wider regeneration objectives

Key Requirements

• Proven experience delivering capital regeneration or development projects
• Background in local government or large public sector organisations (desirable)
• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2
• Strong interpersonal, stakeholder, and communication skills
• Ability to manage project risk, finance, procurement, and reporting to a high standard
• Relevant degree or professional qualification in a related field
• Project management qualification and/or significant experience

If this role is of interest to you, we would love to hear from you!