Transformational Projects 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.
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
For further details, see the pdf Job Description(172 KB) and pdf Person Specification(126 KB)
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.
For informal enquiries, please contact Alex Hearn, Director of Economy of Place by sending an email to alex.hearn@bristol.gov.uk
How to apply
Visit our careers site by using the apply button below. There, you'll be asked to upload your CV and supporting statement that details how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Closing date: Sunday 12 April 2026
Interviews to be held week starting 27 April 2026
No agencies please.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. 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. Therefore, we welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.