Capital Delivery Project Manager

Pertemps; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee capital construction projects. The role involves managing the entire process from procurement to execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Candidates should have strong project management skills and experience within a public sector context, as well as the ability to liaise effectively with contractors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing capital delivery processes.
• Ability to write technical specifications and reports.
• Experience in managing contractors and conducting site visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital and revenue projects on behalf of the council.
• Lead the end-to-end project management process.
• Liaise between the council and contractors regarding on-site activities.
• Manage budgets and provide financial reporting for major projects.

Skills

Project management

Technical knowledge of construction

Budget management

Feasibility studies

Job description

Overview

The role is within the small capital works team at the Council’s and would suit a self-starter who can rapidly become familiar with the projects to be delivered and provide a hands-on approach to the delivery of capital works schemes.

Responsibilities

• To commission, procure and manage capital and revenue small construction and maintenance works projects on behalf of both Council’s, in accordance with the specification and project programme
• To lead on the end-to-end project management proves in respect of delivering capital works projects
• Work in conjunction with appointed contractors and consultants to ensure works are delivered on time and in accordance with project outcomes
• Provide the day-to-day liaison and reporting between the Council’s and appointed contractors with regards on-site delivery / activity, health and safety requirements and positive project outcomes
• Manage budgets and provide financial reporting associated with major projects
• To lead on preparing feasibility studies and scope of works in respect of capital projects

Requirements

• Experienced in managing and undertaking the capital delivery process from initial feasibility and preparing project briefs through to appointing design consultants, preparing tender documentation, procuring and appointing consultants and contractors
• Managing the works on-site; the Council is looking for someone with knowledge and skill to undertake this role, with experience preferably within a public sector setting
• The role would suit someone with technical knowledge of work-related projects, excellent project management skills with ability to write technical specifications and reports, conduct feasibility studies, ability to provide financial and works related information, as well as management of contractors and conducting site visits