PROJECT MANAGER - DIRECT DELIVERY

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine spannende Gelegenheit in einem innovativen Team, das sich auf die Umsetzung von Bau- und Wartungsprojekten konzentriert. Sie werden die Verantwortung für die Leitung eines Teams übernehmen, das transformative Initiativen in öffentlichen Gebäuden vorantreibt. Diese Rolle erfordert exzellente Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und die Fähigkeit, mit verschiedenen Stakeholdern zusammenzuarbeiten, um sicherzustellen, dass Projekte pünktlich und im Budgetrahmen abgeschlossen werden. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich daran interessiert sind, positive Veränderungen im öffentlichen Sektor zu bewirken und über fundierte Erfahrung im Projektmanagement verfügen, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

28 Tage Urlaub

Generöse Pensionsregelung

Unterstützung für berufliche Weiterbildung

Rabatte für Fitnessstudios

Rabatt auf Busfahrkarten

Fahrrad-Leasing-Programm

Zugang zu ermäßigten Preisen bei lokalen Autohändlern

Qualifications

• Nachgewiesene Erfahrung in der Leitung öffentlicher Bauprojekte.
• Starke Kenntnisse in Projektmanagementmethoden und Stakeholder-Engagement.

Responsibilities

• Leitung eines Teams von Projektmanagern zur Durchführung komplexer Bauprojekte.
• Entwicklung und Implementierung detaillierter Projektpläne und Budgetüberwachung.

Skills

Projektmanagement

Budgetmanagement

Stakeholder-Engagement

Führungskompetenz

Education

Bachelor in Bauwesen oder verwandten Bereichen

Zertifizierung in Projektmanagement (z.B. PRINCE2, PMP)

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen within the new Design, Construction and Maintenance (DCM) Team for a Projects Manager Direct Delivery to deliver a range Construction and Maintenance schemes across the Council’s non-domestic buildings estate including schools through our team of experienced project managers.

The newly established DCM Team is responsible for designing and delivering a wide range of building related projects across the Council’s school and corporate building estates. The Team adopts a multi discipline approach to ensure that the Council’s broad range of policy objectives are fully considered. In this regard, the Council’s sustainability, energy, health and safety, waste, carbon reduction goals along with its social inclusion, community benefits, wellbeing and accessibility objectives are all considered and applied to deliver projects on time, within cost and to the required quality.

Council Benefits Package

The Council offers a generous benefits package including:

• 28 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years service;
• generous contributory pension;
• salary sacrifice shared AVC scheme (through partnership with AVC Wise);
• discounted access to some Council Leisure Centres;
• discounted annual bus tickets;
• support for continual professional development, and
• a range of staff support networks
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to discounted rates at local vehicle dealerships

About the job

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Projects Manager to drive innovative projects that support strategic improvement.

You will lead a team of project managers to deliver projects throughout the councils non domestic buildings to achieve impactful transformation initiatives, including managing project resources, budgets, and timelines, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve critical goals in line with the council’s visions.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing detailed project plans, liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, and delivering projects to a high standard.

You will ensure the team keep our clients informed and updated with clear communication through out their experience.

As the key figure, you’ll work closely with senior leadership, internal stackholders, and external partners to ensure project objectives are met, risks are managed, and new approaches are successfully integrated.

The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking, collaborative leader with exceptional project management skills.

What We Are Looking For From You

We are looking for a proactive and experienced team leader with a strong background in construction and leading public sector projects.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering complex initiatives from inception to completion, with a focus on driving positive change, improving efficiencies, and achieving measurable outcomes.

A thorough understanding of project management methodologies, budget management, and stakeholder engagement is essential, alongside an ability to navigate and integrate various council policies and national education guidelines.

The successful candidate will bring excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior management, educators, and external partners.

We are seeking a strategic thinker who can manage multiple priorities, adapt to evolving project needs, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the council sector and possess the skills to lead a team, we encourage you to apply.

To provide an efficient and effective service as a member of the DCM Team creating an environment enjoyable to work in, to include colleagues, both trade and office staff as part of your team.

Additional information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

For an informal discussion and further information on this role, please contact:

Ian Griffiths, Delivery Manager, Tel [phone] or Email [e-mail]

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Job Category Construction / Building Maintenance

Department Economic Development

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent