Capital Programme Development Project Sponsor (Hybrid)

Working for Essex; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a Development Project Sponsor for its Capital Programme Projects. This hybrid role is based in Chelmsford with a 37-hour week and a salary up to £56,662 per annum.

The post leads capital regeneration and infrastructure projects, managing budgets, governance and stakeholder engagement across the Essex area. The ideal candidate will have a Level 4+ Built Environment qualification or equivalent and extensive experience delivering capital projects through their

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification or above in a Built Environment discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Significant experience delivering capital building, regeneration or infrastructure projects through the project lifecycle.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors and delivery partners.
• Experience managing project budgets, business cases, funding, financial appraisals and value-for-money assessments and managing project risks, and competing priorities.
• Knowledge of planning, construction procurement and contract management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with residents, Members and external organisations, negotiation and report-writing skills, with the ability to influence and present complex information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of regeneration, building and parks capital projects from feasibility through to completion, ensuring successful outcomes against scope, programme, budget and quality objectives.
• Develop business cases, feasibility studies and project proposals to support investment and decision-making.
• Manage project budgets, risks, governance and resources, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and Council requirements.
• Procure, appoint and manage consultants and contractors, monitoring performance and delivery.
• Lead stakeholder, community and Member engagement activities, ensuring effective communication and consultation.
• Support the wider Capital Delivery programme through collaborative working, knowledge sharing and mentoring of junior colleagues.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the role.

Skills

Built environment

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Governance

Communication / report writing

Education

Level 4 qualification or above in Built Environment

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking a Development Project Sponsor for its Capital Programme Projects. This hybrid role is based in Chelmsford with a 37-hour week and a salary up to £56,662 per annum.

The post leads capital regeneration and infrastructure projects, managing budgets, governance and stakeholder engagement across the Essex area. The ideal candidate will have a Level 4+ Built Environment qualification or equivalent and extensive experience delivering capital projects through their