Location
Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX or West Suffolk House, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU - Hybrid working

Hours
37 hours per week - flexible working options available

Salary
£40,777 - £47,054 per annum (pro rata for part time)

About the Role
As an Environment Strategy Project Manager at Suffolk County Council, you will be part of a small, dynamic team focused on decarbonising transport in Suffolk through the provision of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure under the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) project. Your role will involve liaising with District Council colleagues and other landowning organisations to secure agreements for hosting EV chargepoints on their land, requiring strong negotiation and persuasion skills. You will explain complex and technical information clearly to a broad range of stakeholders and be comfortable presenting to diverse audiences. Maintaining meticulous records of site progress and demonstrating excellent IT skills and attention to detail will be key to your success.

You will support the Senior Project Manager in managing technical stakeholders across Highways, Planning, Legal, and Property teams, requiring excellent relationship management skills. Knowledge of legal documents such as Leases and Licences is advantageous. Your work will contribute directly to Suffolk County Council’s target of net zero emissions for its operations and services by 2030.

The Environment Strategy Team embraces flexible and remote working to support a healthy work-life balance while delivering impactful projects that support carbon reduction within homes, communities, and businesses across Suffolk. Joining this team means being empowered to share fresh ideas and contribute to meaningful environmental change while developing your career.

Experience
- Proven experience managing projects involving coordination with internal teams and external partners.
- Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Ability to explain complex technical or legal information to non-technical audiences.
- Experience managing relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent IT skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of legal/property transactions such as Leases and Licences is desirable.
- Prior knowledge of Highways, Planning, Legal, or Property service areas is an advantage.

About you
- Outstanding communication skills with the ability to tailor your approach to different audiences.
- Comfortable and confident in public speaking and presenting.
- Genuine passion for tackling carbon emissions, particularly in transportation.
- Willingness and ability to learn about legal and property processes involved in securing project sites.
- Patient and persistent in seeing projects through to completion.
- Meticulous and detail-oriented to identify errors in site drawings, legal documents, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications
- No specific qualifications are mandated, but a proactive attitude towards learning and professional development is essential.
- Commitment to supporting Suffolk County Council’s environmental goals and values.