Project Manager - Programme Manager - Construction - Property - School

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - PROGRAMME MANAGER - CONSTRUCTION - PROPERTY - SCHOOLS - BSF - COUNCIL - REFURBISHMENT - EXPANSION

I am currently recruiting for a Senior Project/Programme Manager on behalf of a council based in South London. This is a contract role that will run for an initial 3 months but there is at least 9 months worth of work.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

- Project Management of major capital schemes. Schemes will vary in building types and complexity across all property types (except housing) including specialist projects.
- Programme Management of a particular group of major works projects, including monitoring against the brief, budgets and programmes and reporting to funding bodies, either in the Council or externally.
- The functions of a Project Manager from inception to completion in the design & execution of schemes of various building types, sizes and complexity.
- Monitoring and dealing with the contractual and financial issues in the life of a project or programme.
- Evaluating clients' proposals for schemes. Undertaking or arranging for feasibility studies. Providing advice and information for the submission of bids for the Council's Capital Programmes or government funded programmes
- Advising and reporting to external bodies (including schools), Members, Project or Programme Boards and Council Directorates, etc., on aspects of major works contracts
- Ensuring the progression of all works in full compliance with all relevant legislation.

SUMMARY OF MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To deliver multidisciplinary services as Project Manager, and/or specific architectural/surveying or technical services:

- Procure and manage design resources and lead multi-disciplinary project management teams including in-house staff, staff from other directorates, external consultants, etc, for the management and implementation of major capital projects of various building types and complexity from inception to completion in accordance with the RIBA Plan of Work.
- Managing capital programmes of work and reporting to clients, eg Members, Directorate representatives, Council Boards or Head Teachers.
- Undertake the full range of functions as Project Manager in accordance with the RIBA Plan of Work in the design & execution of schemes of various types, sizes and complexity from inception to completion.
- Conversant with and able to use a wide range of computer software including Project management software and CAD related to the job function.
- Provide information/data to external funding organisations when required.
- Be familiar with relevant legislative and professional developments and changes and liaise with Consultants and Officers to ensure conformity to legislation, regulation, corporate standards and other procedures
- Provide design and technical advice and proposals to consultants, Council Officers and Members. Develop innovative solutions to achieve the best visual and functional designs.
- Prepare reports on a variety of design and technical matters and advise Committees, public meetings and working parties as required
- Undertake ad hoc projects/investigations as required and undertake any other work appropriate to the level and general nature of the duties of the post.

This advert is for two separate positions. Both identical in skill set and experience requirements.

YOU MUST HAVE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE IN DELIVERING SIMILAR PROJECTS/PROGRAMMES!