Project Manager – Housing Pipeline Development
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
19/06/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 07/07/2026 23:59
Salary:
N9 £46,142 - £49,282 p.a. (Please note it is North East MSA policy to appoint at the starting point of the salary band).
Job Category:
Regeneration/ Economic Development
Employment Location:
The Lumen, St James' Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, various ‘spoke’ offices throughout the North East and remote working arrangements
Further Information
Project Manager (Housing Pipeline Development) - An Exciting Opportunity to Shape the Future of the North East.
Are you ready to make a real impact and support the ambition to deliver more social, affordable, sustainable and high-quality homes? We’re looking for a dynamic Project Manager to join the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (North East MSA) and work directly with our Local Authorities to drive forward housing schemes and develop housing pipelines.
This is your chance to develop projects, manage project pipelines and implement investment programmes that matter—unlocking economic growth, accelerating housing delivery, and tackling complex land remediation challenges. You’ll be at the heart of shaping strategic investment priorities that will define the future of our region.
What You’ll Do:
- Build strong partnerships with local authorities, housing providers, developers, and stakeholders to turn plans into reality.
- Lead, manage and develop housing pipelines to unlock housing schemes and delivery
- Support a solutions driven approach to drive forward housing schemes that make a tangible difference and support placed based regeneration.
- Shape proposals, investment and infrastructure requirements to attract funding, investment and drive growth.
- Ensure robust governance and accountability across a diverse and fast-paced project portfolio.
What We’re Looking For:
- The role will be seconded for two years to Durham County Council to develop their housing pipeline.
- You will need to possess strong project development, management and analytical skills to assess constraints, develop solutions and drive forward schemes within the housing pipeline towards delivery.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a team shaping the future of housing and regeneration in the North East.
- Work on projects that create thriving communities through placed based and housing led regeneration – delivering our core mission of a North East we are Proud to Call Home.
- Enjoy a supportive, inclusive workplace that values diversity and innovation.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates who are underrepresented in senior roles, including women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
If you are motivated, collaborative and ready to help shape the region’s future, we want to hear from you.
If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact Phil Graham, Programme Manager (Housing Development) on phil.graham@northeast-ca.gov.uk.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday 7th July 2026 at 23:59.
For further information about the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority please see the authority’s website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk.
This recruitment is being administered by Durham County Council on behalf of the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.