Estates Project Manager in London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Project Manager to manage key projects in the Estates division. The role involves stakeholder management and delivering capital projects including Sustainability and Education initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess project management qualifications and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time position with benefits including 31 days of annual leave and various lifestyle discounts.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Work-life balance options

Lifestyle discounts

Payroll benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in project management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required for diverse interactions.
• Ability to transform a brief into a coherent project plan.

Responsibilities

• Manage key council projects with excellence.
• Engage with various Council Services and Community Groups.
• Deliver a variety of capital projects including Sustainability and Education.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Project Management qualification

Job description

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Job Description

This is a fixed term contract for 1 year

About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do.

About the role

Barnet Council has a large and diverse portfolio of Estates Projects which require a project manager to help shape and deliver projects to a high standard. This is an exciting and varied role for an individual who enjoys a challenge and acquires strong stakeholder management skills while understanding the sensitivities associated with council services and assets. The Project Manager will be managing some of the council's key projects, aiming for excellence on a personal level across varied capital projects such as Sustainability, Education, Greenspaces, Town Centres, Community Groups, Public facing services. The Estates Project Manager role will be delivering various projects across the Council's managed estate, for example services relocating buildings/floor reconfigurations, and various other service area requirements. Projects will require engagement across various Council Services, Council's Public Facing Services, and Community Groups.

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About you

• Project Management qualification(s) and/ or relevant proven work experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills as this role requires working with a wide range of people.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Able to take the most important points from a brief and turn them into a coherent project plan.

What we offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
• Work‑life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part‑time
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well‑being training programmes including confidential employee assistance

How to apply

Read the job description and person specification before clicking Apply to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact [e-mail].

Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures, this may include AI Detection Screening, Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks, Qualification and Registration Checks, Up to 6 years of Employment Data and Insights to Accelerate Screening (Konfir), Up to 5 years of Employment History References, DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Checks, Credit Checks and Social Media, Sanctions and Occupational Health Screening.

To deliver Barnet Council's commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part‑time, compressed hours, and hybrid working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work‑life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

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All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.

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