Project Manager Projects

Who we are:  

Advance Northumberland is a diverse property investment & development business, delivering opportunities to improve prosperity, tackle inequalities and drive economic growth in support of Northumberland County Council.

Whether its support for new and developing businesses, the remediation of challenging brownfield sites, building of large-scale manufacturing units, delivering new purpose-built offices, delivery of major town centre redevelopments, including complex retail developments, leisure facilities or the delivery of high-quality market sale and affordable housing it can all be found in this unique regeneration company.

We work collaboratively with stakeholders and partners, delivering positive physical and economic development.  Focusing on the needs and aspirations of the county, addressing economic, housing and infrastructure challenges whilst capitalising on Northumberland’s significant assets and opportunities. We deliver a comprehensive regeneration capability to improve the County’s economic prosperity, regenerate communities, improve liveability and create a more connected and aspirational County.

In doing so, we will support a broader county-wide assets-based approach to promote economic growth and an improved quality of life for its communities. Building on the opportunities emerging from the Combined Authority initiatives to enhance its regeneration impact, taking its lead from Northumberland County Council, and working in collaboration with key partners.

Advance Northumberland Projects coordinate all of the groups Project activity through the Advance Northumberland Project Framework process.

The team provide Project, Planning, Land and Quality Management services to the rest of the group and deliver our own internal capital programme.

In addition, the team carry out work on behalf of Northumberland County Council to improve Northumberland for businesses and residents.

Current Projects include the Regeneration of Ashington and Blyth Town Centres New Retail developments in Bedlington and Cramlington, Theatre redevelopment in Berwick and Housing Projects across the county.

We are now seeking a Project Manager to compliment the skills of the team, as we enter an exciting period of growth with our plans for the next decade.

OUR VALUES
Our values are at the centre of our activities, linking to our vision to make Northumberland a wonderful place for people to live work and do business.

• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Respect
• Ambition

THE ROLE

Project Manager 

Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 depending on experience 

Reporting to the Head of Projects, you will:

Assist the Project Budget Holder in the development, planning and implementation of a range of projects varying in value, scale and complexity from feasibility through to completion.

Assist the Project Budget Holder to ensure the delivery of projects within complex stakeholder environments encompassing a range of sectors (housing, leisure, commercial, industrial) including conversions, refurbishment, new build in the public and private sectors.

Respond to investor enquiries and support opportunities to meet Advance Northumberland’s goals and objectives identified in the Economic Strategy and Corporate Strategy.

Assist the Project Budget Holder in the cultivation of clients in both the public and private sector, through partnership working, consistent delivery and striving to achieve an excellence rating in customer satisfaction

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR US

We care about our colleagues and their wellbeing and have been nationally recognised for this. Apart from the competitive salary, we also have fantastic benefits. We focus on our colleague’s health, wealth, and lifestyle. We like to think our benefits package is one of the best around! Here is an example below on what you can expect.

Annual leave - Start with 26 days, increasing to 31 days with service. Of course, you’ll have public holidays too!

Pension - Generous employer contributions of 8%. You pay 2%, although you can choose to pay more if you want.

Financial Benefits - Enjoy the security of free life assurance, an employee referral scheme (earning £1,000 per recruited referral), and our Cash plan App with discounts and cashback at top retailers. Free on-site parking at all locations.

Performance Related Incentive Scheme – subject to achievement of company and individual performance targets, annual incentive payable.

Wellbeing & Lifestyle Services - Access our colleague assistance programme with 24/7 support, GP services, mental health support and, dental and optical plus a range of other health therapies. We also have a cycle to work scheme and home electronics schemes, both of which are salary exchange, so you pay less National Insurance. We have extensive health campaigns from our award-winning Better Health at work team.

Motoring Benefits - Take advantage of exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes, through NHS Fleet.

Hybrid Working – We offer the capacity to work on a hybrid basis, with four days in the office / on site. Of course, initially you might be in the office more, whilst you get to know your colleagues and our activities in more detail.

Please send your CV and a letter of application saying why you want to work for us and what you’d bring to the role, together with the completed application form to: workforus@advancenorthumberland.co.uk

For an informal discussion, please contact: Neil Jukes on 07951530469

Closing date for applications: 31^st March 2026 at 10.00pm

Interviews will be held on 10^th April 2026 

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

 We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to withdraw your consent for us to process your application, please email us at: workforus@advancenorthumberland.co.uk