Project Manager

3 months ago

Castle Donington, United Kingdom HAYS Full time
Client-Side Project Manager / Major Projects Delivery Consultant - East Midlands Local Authority

Your new company 
A forward-thinking and commercially astute Local Authority who are based in the East Midlands are seeking to appoint a Client-Side Project Manager to join their team. The Council is open to considering long-term interim or permanent for this particular position. Working within the Corporate Property Team, you will work as part of a collaborative and close-knit team whilst having full autonomy over your own major projects from day one. The primary purpose of this role is to deliver major project schemes across the region. A key project which you will be tasked with delivering will involve the regeneration and development of a historic Town Centre which will include residential, retail and marketplace. 
Your new role 

Leading on the delivery of a portfolio of complex, high priority, high profile, multi-million pound regeneration capital projects including Town Centre Regeneration.Assisting in due diligence work ahead of site acquisition.Establish, set up and review project critical path and programme using appropriate software.Draw up specifications for projects (in consultation with end users).Contract review for projects: confidence in a number of different contract types, including JCT.Undertaking tenders for project work in line with the Council’s procurement rules.Attend meetings on projects and provide technical support to colleagues where required.Prepare and review reports and make recommendations to advance projects.Report writing to show progress and request authority from Senior Leadership Team and members.Capital budget monitoring and reporting duties as required.Manage project teams of mixed discipline specialists in order to ensure all project dependencies/ outcomes are met.Providing a technical review of all aspects of the project.Identifying and securing the most appropriate funding and investment package(s) to deliver the identified projects and associated returns, working with colleagues within planning, finance, legal, and corporate property.Preparation of business cases for projects, including financial analysis & appraisalsTo identify, procure, appoint and manage external contractors, agents and consultants across the range of disciplines required for project development and delivery.If required, supporting preparation of bids for external fundingBuilding and maintaining strategic and local relationships across a range of key stakeholdersInfluencing and facilitating third-party developments by offering advice and critical guidance to achieve optimum regeneration results for the Council’s wider objectivesWhat you'll need to succeed 
Qualifications:
  • Degree qualified in a property/construction related subject.
  • A chartered professional, ideally MRICS, MCIOB, CEng (or equivalent).
Experience:
  • Development and Delivery from a client-side or consultancy background.
  • Management of multiple large scale and complex projects at one time.
  • Thorough knowledge of the construction process from inception through to completion and handover
  • Construction technical knowledge is essential. 
  • Knowledge of funding packages and investment delivery methods for projects.
  • Experience working for a Local Council in a similar role is advantageous but not essential. 
What you'll get in return 
You will have the opportunity to work on some exciting and impactful projects which will benefit communities for years to come and help to increase footfall in the town centre. You will be compensated with a fantastic rate of pay (temporary or permanent considered) and will work within a collaborative team. From day one, you will be given full autonomy over several significant projects.
What you need to do now 
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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