Transformation Project Director (Avon Riversides 2100)

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Transformation Project Director (Avon Riversides 2100)

£78,158 - £86,607

Full time, Permanent

Shape Bristol's riverside future for the next century

As the Transformational Projects Director for Avon Riversides 2100 you will be at the heart of Bristol's growth and regeneration and at the helm of one of the city's most ambitious, high-profile and consequential resilience programmes.

You will be directly responsible for the effective planning, consenting, funding, and delivery of the council's £250m+ programme of flood resilience works, ensuring they provide multiple benefits beyond flood resilience to the city for generations to come.

If you haven’t already done so, then view further details about the Avon Riversides 100 project on our recruitment site.

About you

You are a strategic leader with a passion for sustainability and resilience in an urban environment and a drive to make a tangible impact.

You thrive in complex environments, where collaboration, innovation and long-term thinking are essential. You understand the importance of balancing public sector priorities with private sector dynamics, and you're confident navigating political landscapes and multi-stakeholder partnerships.

We're looking for someone with:

  • Experience of overseeing the delivery of major built environment and / or infrastructure projects with high value, high risk or complex needs.
  • A demonstrable track record of leading successful regeneration projects.
  • Proven ability to co-ordinate the management of complex interfacing projects in a changing environment.
  • A passion to build relationships and positively influence senior decision makers and public and private funding providers and land and development interests.

The benefits

We're proud to be a city that is undergoing major change. Working towards communal goals, our people enjoy a uniquely collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

You'll receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our desirable Local Government Pension Scheme.

We strive for an inclusive, high-performing, healthy and motivated workforce. To help us achieve this we offer plenty of flexibility to adopt agile working practices and family friendly policies.

With the backing of a supportive management team and colleagues who are genuinely passionate about their work, you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

Further information

For further details about the Avon Riversides 2100 project and the role then visit our recruitment site.

For informal enquiries please contact Alex Hearn, Director of Economy of Place: alex.hearn@bristol.gov.uk

Closing date: Sunday 12th April 2026.

Interviews to be held w/c 27th April.

How to apply

Please visit our careers site to submit your CV along with a supporting statement detailing how you meet the essential criteria within the Person Specification.

No agencies please.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the City we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

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