Capital Delivery Project Manager

Osborne Richardson; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Essex is seeking an experienced Capital Delivery Project Manager to oversee major and minor project deliveries from feasibility to execution. Candidates should have a background in surveying or construction with proven project management experience, especially within local authorities. This 6-month contract offers a rate of £400/day and a hybrid work model, with work in the borough 2-3 days each week.

Qualifications

• Experience in project managing capital projects from RIBA stages 0-7.
• Experience working for a local authority in a similar role.
• Strong ability in managing the full capital delivery process.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility studies and business case preparation for capital projects.
• Commission and manage construction and maintenance works.
• Liaise with contractors regarding project delivery and health and safety.

Skills

Project management

Feasibility studies

Construction management

Bid preparation

Education

Degree in Surveying or Construction

Job description

Overview

Our client is a Local authority in Essex and they are seeking an experienced Capital Delivery Project Manager to lead and deliver on several major and minor capital works projects from feasibility to delivery stage.

Responsibilities

• To lead on preparing feasibility studies and business cases in respect of capital projects
• 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 positively contribute to the end-to-end process of delivering capital projects
• Work in conjunction with appointed contractors 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

Qualifications

• Degree educated in either Surveying or Construction, though this is not essential
• Experience of working for a Local Authority in a similar role
• Proven experience in project managing the delivery of capital projects from RIBA stage 0-7
• Experience of 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

Contract details

• The role will initially be a 6 month contract
• The rate offered is £400/day Umbrella
• This role is inside IR35
• Hybrid working arrangement; you’ll be working from the borough 2-3 days a week

How to apply

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