Assistant Project Lead

HOUSE OF COMMONS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The House of Commons is seeking an Assistant Project Leader to support the delivery of significant projects, ensuring compliance with quality and financial standards. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders and developing comprehensive project documentation to achieve successful outcomes within the parliamentary estate.

Benefits

30 days' annual leave

Civil Service pension

Access to training and development

Flexible working

Interest-free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Knowledge of delivery methods for construction/refurbishment projects.
• Demonstrable financial and budget management experience.
• Ability to effectively lead stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead on projects and act as the point of contact for stakeholders.
• Define project outcomes and establish timescales.
• Prepare performance reports and provide financial forecasts.

Skills

Financial management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Job description

UK Parliament

Working at the UK Parliament offers a unique and rewarding career at the heart of the UK's democratic system.

With a wide range of roles available, our impartial colleagues enable the day to day running of the House of Commons, House of Lords and Joint Departments. Together, we make Parliament happen. More information on what it's like to work at the House of Commons can be found here: Be at the heart of the House of Commons - UK Parliament

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Access to training and development.
• Flexible working.
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

The Projects Team, within Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team (PMST), maintains the Parliamentary Estate (Commons & Lords) buildings, engineering systems and furnishings to ensure a fully functioning, safe working environment for the many thousands of people for who work in and visit Parliament and ensure the buildings are equipped for the demands of the 21st century.

The Role

Assistant Project Leaders are responsible for supporting the delivery of projects valued between £50,000 and £2 million, escalating issues, queries or concerns to their line manager.

You will be expected to achieve business and project delivery excellence, high customer service and professional standards, and compliance with statutory, regulatory and legislative requirements.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Pro-actively lead on projects or strands of projects and be the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and consultants
• Ensure that the project outcomes and requirements are adequately defined
• Establish and communicate the timescales for the project
• Develop a comprehensive business case to the required standards and in accordance with House governance procedures
• Preparing project performance reports
• Provide monthly financial forecasts
• Ensure that comprehensive reports are provided to the project owner and/or project board as appropriate

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of how construction/refurbishment/conservation projects are delivered
• Demonstrable financial and budget management skills
• Demonstrable experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders at a variety of levels
• Ability to communicate confidently and effectively
• Ability to lead potential risk areas
• Demonstrable commitment to a work environment of mutual trust and respect, where diversity and inclusion is valued

Next Steps and Additional Information

Application Form - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 2, 3, 4 and 6 in the Job Description.

More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

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