Construction Project Manager

Somerset County Council; Taunton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Taunton is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee significant construction projects across Somerset. The role involves managing financial risks, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring projects meet strategic goals. Candidates should have a relevant degree in project management and strong knowledge of construction processes. The position offers generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and various employee benefits. This dynamic role promises a rewarding experience with ongoing support and training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave allowance

Staff discounts in gyms

Employee Assistance services

Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits Scheme

My Staff Shop discounts

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of key construction processes.
• Ability to work at pace while managing workloads efficiently.
• Experience in Local Government or Public Sector is useful.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a range of significant construction projects.
• Liaise with client leads and project stakeholders.
• Actively involved in the inspection and review of projects across sites.

Skills

Project management in a construction environment

Managing multiple stakeholders

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant degree or professional level qualification in project management

Job description

About the job

Some key information

This role offers :

• Salary : £42,580 - £47,071 per annum (remuneration package includes a salary of £37,280 - £41,771 per annum and a time limited supplement allowance of £5,300 per annum until December 2028.
• Department : Property.
• Working pattern : Full Time.
• Location : Taunton.
• This role comes with an annual leave allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays.

What will I be doing?

You’ll be taking on a key role in managing and delivering a range of significant construction projects. These projects form a wide-ranging portfolio of properties across Somerset, including leisure centres, schools and libraries.

Using your detailed professional and technical experience, you’ll be ensuring that the strategic goals of the Council are met. To do this, you’ll need to be able to effectively manage financial risks, ensure projects are delivered on time, and liaise with client leads and project stakeholders to confirm that all standards are being met successfully.

The projects you’ll be working on can be complex and will range in value from £250,000 to multi-million pound projects, so you’ll have significant opportunities to make a considerable impact in this team. The projects you’ll be leading on will generally be over RIBA stages 2-6, so you’ll also be able to have this impact throughout the construction project process.

You’ll be a member of a small, supportive team who will share your desire to strive for excellence and will have opportunity to shape the team approach to projects.

You’re going to be recognised as the focal point for the delivery of these projects. You’ll be required to represent our Corporate Property team, giving professional advice to internal client departments and external consultants.

This role will involve regular travel to sites across Somerset. It’s a hands‑on role and you’ll be actively involved in the inspection and review of a wide range of projects across these sites.

There’s plenty to do and you’ll be stuck in from day one. However, this means that if you enjoy challenging yourself and are ready to make a big impact in your career, you’ll be a great fit for what we are looking for.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you have :

• A strong up to date knowledge of project management in a construction environment, including key construction processes.
• A relevant degree and / or professional level qualification in project management and / or equivalent experience.
• The ability to manage multiple stakeholders, prior experience of working in a Local Government or Public Sector environment would also be useful.
• The ability to work at pace, while managing workloads efficiently and effectively to achieve results.
• An attention to detail for the maintenance of project files and regular reporting of financial and programme data.

What’s in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available :

• We promote a healthy work‑life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Anything else I should know?

The salary for this role is £37,280 -£41,711 per annum.

A supplement allowance of £5,300 per annum is linked to Construction Project Manager's role, bringing the salary to £42,580 - £47,071 per annum. This allowance is subject to National Insurance, Tax and Pension deductions and will be paid in accordance with standard payroll procedures.

When completing your application and CV, please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Richard Morris, Principal Construction Project Manager at [e-mail].

If you have everything you need, just hit the apply button. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Supporting documents and information

Please read any attached documents before applying for this job

AG0020 - Construction Project Manager - SCC05994.pdf

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