Programme Control Officer - WMF2247e

Westmorland and Furness Council; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a Programme Control Officer to support medium and large-scale projects within the Capital Programme. The role involves managing project information, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring timely completion of works. Ideal candidates will have a background in project or programme management and a relevant vocational qualification. The position offers a competitive pension scheme and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Various perks and discounts schemes

Qualifications

• Candidates from project management, quantity surveying, property management, building surveying, architecture, civil engineering, or contract management are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support on medium to large scale projects.
• Manage flow of programme delivery information including financial data.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate consultants and contractors for timely and safe work.
• Work as part of a team with good communication skills.
• Problem-solve through creative thinking.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Vocational degree or equivalent NVQ Level 4

Job description

Overview

The Capital Programme team is responsible for the core delivery of the Council’s c. £80-100m/year Capital Programme developing projects which make a real ‘on the ground’ difference to our communities, places and people in Westmorland and Furness. On a daily basis the programme develops and maintains new council buildings including care homes, schools, community centres and offices; constructs and maintains highways and cycleways; builds new flood defences; works with partners to enable housing development and drives the council’s internal decarbonisation programme for its services.

The Programme Control Officer role will join the Infrastructure Portfolio Team. The Infrastructure Portfolio is growing and is currently responsible for the c. £24m remediation and highway realignment works at Marina Village, Barrow and c. £9m highway and access works at Windermere Gateway. These projects are key for the Council to deliver on its priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support on the medium to large scale projects.
• Manage and direct the flow of a wide variety of programme delivery information including financial data, programme milestones, approvals and risks. Analyse trends and identify areas for corrective action and improvement within the capital programme delivery.
• Have some experience of engaging with and working with internal and external stakeholders and external consultants.
• With support identify the services and work that must be procured to complete projects and assist the commissioning of works with consultants and contractors and co-ordinate consultants and contractors to ensure that work awarded is carried out in a timely and safe fashion.
• Have good communications skills and an ability to converse at all levels and ability to work as part of a team.
• Have an ability to problem solve through creative thinking and a positive approach to team working.
• Have a technical, vocational or part-professional qualification at vocational degree level or equivalent NVQ Level 4.

Qualifications and experience

Candidates could come from a variety of backgrounds including (but not limited to) project and programme management, quantity surveying, property management, building surveying, architecture, civil engineering or contract management.

What we offer

We are looking for candidates who enjoy working as part of a flexible team to deliver high standards of service. Candidates must be adaptable and thrive in an ever-changing working environment and must be comfortable managing change. They must be a candidate who is committed to organisational learning and developing colleagues.

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

How to apply / Additional information

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the attachments: Post Specification; Role Profile.

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Michelle Davies at [e-mail].

Application and interview information

Closing date: 28th September

To apply please follow the application process as described by the council.