Project Managers - Major Works Delivery Team

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Ham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement (25–31 days)

Flexible working

Job share options

Maternity/paternity leave

Learning and development

Employee assistance programme

Travel loans

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking two Project Managers to lead the Major Works Delivery Team for council housing. You will oversee planned maintenance and capital improvement schemes from procurement through to completion, coordinating budgets, programmes and contractors.

The role requires strong communication, organisational skills and knowledge of JCT contracts, with responsibility for CDM and health and safety compliance and resident/stakeholder liaison.

Qualifications

• Managing large-scale, multi-trade construction or refurbishment projects from the client side.
• Managing project budgets, programmes and contractors.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, including JCT.
• Strong technical knowledge of building construction and regulations.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Managing competing priorities and adapting to different project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage planned maintenance and capital improvement projects across the council housing portfolio.
• Oversee each project from procurement and planning through to delivery and completion.
• Oversee procurement, contract administration, budgets and project programmes.
• Manage contractors and consultants for quality, performance and value for money.
• Monitor project risks, costs and progress and act on issues.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, including CDM Regulations and health and safety.
• Communicate with residents, leaseholders and internal teams throughout delivery.
• Direct and support allocated staff, including Clerks of Works and Technical Support Officers.
• Adapt across different project types as service priorities change.

Skills

Contract management

Budget management

Communication

Programme management

Education

Qualifications in building construction or engineering

Job description

Two Project Managers are sought for the Major Works Delivery Team at Stevenage Borough Council, which delivers planned investment in council housing. The work covers planned maintenance and improvement projects from procurement through to completion, including kitchen and bathroom replacements, heating upgrades and roofing, while keeping safety, quality, budgets and timescales on track. The client-side role oversees contractors and consultants and directs Clerks of Works and Technical Support Officers, on a 37-hour permanent basis. Fit depends on experience of large multi-trade refurbishment and knowledge of JCT contracts.

What the job involves

• Manage planned maintenance and capital improvement projects across the council housing portfolio
• Oversee each project from procurement and planning through to delivery and completion
• Oversee procurement, contract administration, budgets and project programmes
• Manage contractors and consultants for quality, performance and value for money
• Monitor project risks, costs and progress and act on issues
• Ensure compliance with legislation, including CDM Regulations and health and safety
• Communicate with residents, leaseholders and internal teams throughout delivery
• Direct and support allocated staff, including Clerks of Works and Technical Support Officers
• Adapt across different project types as service priorities change

What’s required

Experience

• Managing large-scale, multi-trade construction or refurbishment projects from the client side
• Managing project budgets, programmes and contractors
• Relevant construction industry experience and/or qualifications in building construction or engineering

Skills & knowledge

• Strong technical knowledge of building construction and associated regulations
• Knowledge of construction contracts, including JCT
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Managing competing priorities and adapting to different project requirements

Nice to have

• Professional membership of RICS or CIOB
• Recognised project management qualification

What’s offered

• Career average pension scheme with lump sum and dependants' pension
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days, depending on Local Government service
• Flexible working on request, subject to operational requirements
• Job share on full-time vacancies unless otherwise stated, and part-time options
• Paid and unpaid leave, including maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
• Learning and development opportunities
• 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Season ticket loans, public transport discounts and Cycle to Work scheme