Capital Projects Manager

Job Introduction We are recruiting for a Capital Projects Manager to deal with management of the delivery of Capital Projects and Maintenance Programmes across the authority, ensuring that they are delivered on time and within the budget and Council's capital and procurement strategies. To provide project management and building surveying services across a spectrum of property types across the authority for Education, Housing, Corporate and Heritage buildings : new works, alterations, adaptations and extensions (ensuring they meet client expectations and requirements, are delivered on time and in budget) and to monitor and inform on compliance with relevant statutory requirements, planning and building regulations, meet latest guidelines on energy efficiency and sustainability. Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the One Medway Council Plan and embeds our values and behaviours. Ensure all projects are managed and delivered to the satisfaction of users and all stakeholders are kept informed of progress and completing completed within budget and on time. This may include a disciplined use of PM reporting tools, reports and procedures and associated property management systems. To provide building construction advice and carry out feasibility studies for corporate and educational clients on proposals for new buildings and works, giving accurate costings and timescales. Provide professional technical advice and undertake work for capital schemes, minor works and improvements and annual maintenance programmes, private client's projects, access and security works, and assist in the formulation of Capital and Minor Works programmes and Building Repair and Maintenance Programme priorities. Deliver to an excellent standard of design, with appropriately tested and validated innovative solutions that need to be incorporated into all projects. Participate in multi-functional team working on directorate issues as required to contribute to the successful delivery of project objectives. Set up, manage, and lead multi-disciplinary and multi-agency project teams for each project where necessary, ensuring that projects are delivered effectively on time and within budget. At the discretion of the Head of Service, such other activities as may from time to time be agreed consistent with the nature of the job described above. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Robert Banks on robert.banks@medway.gov.uk. Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels : Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. We are seeking a Capital Projects Manager to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit http :// www.mindfulemployer.net / for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr