Project Manager - Growth & Sustainability

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £40.40 - £45.51

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.
To start 1st October 2026.

East Lothian is a fast-growing area progressing a range of exciting large-scale projects balanced together with focussed climate and sustainability ambition – including a new settlement at Blindwells, redevelopment of the former Cockenzie Power Station site, development of the Edinburgh Innovation Park, and various other energy and economic projects. A rare opportunity has arisen to join the Growth Delivery & Sustainability team, and to help progress some of the most high profile and complex projects in East Lothian. This post will have a particular focus on progressing the master planning of the former Power Station site and helping to manage various energy related projects within the county.

The post holders will be resourceful and self-directed, taking responsibility for the planning, design, development and leadership of effective project implementation plans, able to identify new funding sources, to fully develop business cases to UK Treasury standards and to balance and manage risk. They will be adept at collaborating and engaging with colleagues in governments, key agencies, landowners and developers and the wide range of interested stakeholders. They will also be creative, collaborative and confident Project Managers with an accomplished track record of leadership and demonstrable positive outcomes in growth and regeneration, ready for the challenge of a role that will have a lasting impact on East Lothian’s economy and prospects.

East Lothian is a beautiful and varied landscape stretching from the coastline to the north across the agricultural plain to the Lammermuir Hills to the south. It is also an area undergoing significant development.

Based within the heart of the area at Haddington the role offers the potential for great work / life balance, with the flexibility of hybrid working. A great place to further develop your career, within a supportive and friendly environment

If you wish to discuss this post then please contact the Council's Head of Development, Keith Dingwall, at kdingwall@eastlothian.gov.uk

Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.

Please Note:
All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.

Job Details

To be part of a team of Project Managers within the Development Service, each leading the delivery of a major strategic project or theme and collectively to the Council’s wider growth and sustainability objectives.

Lead, manage, facilitate and oversee the delivery of assigned high-profile and complex growth projects for East Lothian Council, working collaboratively with the wider Service, governments, national agencies, landowners, developers and local stakeholders, and ensuring full compliance with the Council’s governance arrangements and Standing Orders.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Degree level qualification and relevant postgraduate / professional qualification e.g. economics, planning, accountancy, legal, housing, transport, civil engineering.

Level 1 Disclosure Clearance
This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance to allow access to the Public Sector Network. ELC will submit a Police Act Disclosure application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

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www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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