Project Manager

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee infrastructure projects on a contract basis. This role requires expertise in project and contract management, with a focus on delivering value for money and achieving set targets. The successful candidate will work primarily from home, with occasional visits to Oxford/Didcot, and will play a key role in managing budgets, stakeholder communication, and project delivery. If you have a passion for infrastructure and a commitment to excellence, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in your field.

Qualifications

• Experience in Project Management and Contract Management is essential.
• Local Authority experience is ideal for this role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver infrastructure schemes through project programme and budget management.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and ensure service delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Management

Stakeholder Communication

Budget Management

Local Authority Experience

Job description

Our client is looking for a Project Manager on a contract basis starting ASAP. (Contract Management experience)

Key skills required for this role

Project Management, Contract Management

Important

Contract and Project Management Experience

Project Manager Wanted
Expected to be in Oxford / Didcot ONLY twice per month - Rest Home working
£400-475 per day - Candidate Experience
Inside IR35
Via Umbrella

Local Authority Experience be ideal.

To successfully deliver Infrastructure schemes via project programme, budget management, commissioning / management of design consultants, design approvals, procurement, and stakeholder communication. To support the Senior Project Manager and/or Programme Lead and oversee the delivery of the major transport projects through design and construction, ensuring successful delivery that offers value for money and achieves targets set.

• Pro-actively deliver all aspects of successful projects that offer best value for money and achieve commercial targets.
• Where appropriate, act as the expert within the identified field of the job description (e.g., drainage, trees, bridges) or liaise with external expertise.
• Manage or coordinate staff who are working within the same specialist service area (maybe across geographical areas) to ensure shared outcomes are delivered.
• Manage delivery of individual schemes/projects relating to the service area.
• Manage budgets in accordance with the council's policies and procedures.
• Maintain excellent, effective working relationships with stakeholders, key strategic partners, senior council directors, politicians, and operational teams.
• Manage own workload and the resources required to ensure successful service delivery.
• Assume direct responsibility for the management of selected budgets.
• Promote a strong customer service focus within the Service and respond to customers in ways that are clear and jargon-free.
• Promote and deliver improved communication with individual residents, communities, other local authorities, and key stakeholders.
• Provide necessary information for performance management measures.
• Remain contemporary with legislation and best practice and ensure relevant initiatives are adopted to develop the effectiveness of the service.
• Maintain a current driving licence with access to a vehicle for business use and/or a willingness to use Council vehicles, or demonstrate an effective alternate means of frequent travel to all areas of the county.
• Work in accordance with the Corporate values and competency framework.
• Any other duties as may be deemed necessary to carry out the full remit of the role.

Working hours:

• 37 hours a week min
• Monday to Friday
• Weekly Pay

How to Apply or for more Information:

3 simple ways to apply or get in touch:

• Apply directly online via the Matchtech website
• Call Callum Laycock directly on 07901964657
• Email your CV to

To apply for these roles, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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