Senior Project Manager - Council

Spinwell Global; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee critical transport infrastructure projects in Greater Cambridge. This hybrid role demands proven experience in project leadership, stakeholder management, and financial planning. The successful candidate will be adept in navigating complex public sector dynamics, ensuring effective delivery of major initiatives vital for the region's economic growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading major projects.
• Experience in managing financial and resource planning.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver major transport infrastructure projects.
• Ensure projects meet strategic objectives and VFM.
• Develop partnerships with agencies for project success.

Skills

Project leadership

Financial planning

Stakeholder management

Strategy development

Presentation skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

HNC or degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Role: Senior Project Manager REF 1581427
Contract Length 6 months with possible extension
Location: Hybrid/Huntingdon
IR35: Outside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £500 per day

Spinwell is recruiting for a Senior Project Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

The development and delivery of major transport infrastructure is vital to the future economic wellbeing of Greater Cambridge. The Transport programme is a cornerstone of the City Deal initiative and aims to develop a sustainable transport network for Greater Cambridge that keeps people, business and ideas connected, as the area continues to grow; to make it easy to get into, out of, and around Cambridge by public transport, by bike and on foot.

The Major Infrastructure Delivery Project Manager role is responsible for the delivery of major initiatives costing £hundreds of millions and is accountable to the Transport Director and ultimately the Executive Board for successful implementation. This role is responsible for delivering one or more projects within the Transport Programme.

This role is vital in ensuring effective and efficient delivery of major schemes across a wide range of transport projects, defining service outcomes across a range of needs – e.g. service change, modal shift and maximising contract savings and achieving Value for Money.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

• HNC or degree in Civil Engineering, or a relevant discipline, or extensive relevant experience
• A proven track record to lead on Major Projects and staff in development and delivery;
• Develop partnerships at the highest levels with other agencies as a means of ensuring project and service objectives are met;
• Proven experience of financial and resource planning and the ability to deliver VFM on major contracts and operating in a multi-disciplinary financial environment engaging with stakeholders;
• An understanding of how to manage the needs of a diverse set of stakeholders;
• Experience of developing focused strategies and prioritising actions, leading to change and performance improvements and achieving VFM on Major Projects;
• Experience of working with the highest and locally elected politicians and of ensuring that Project and service outcomes align with broader political priorities;
• Knowledge and up-to-date understanding of procurement, legislative and policy frameworks as they apply to the delivery of Major Projects and service;
• Proven experience in the management and development of a highly skilled and multi -disciplinary professional workforce, including the application of codes of practice relating to discipline, unsatisfactory performance, sickness monitoring and related activities;
• Can assimilate complex information and provide strategic and delivery reports on project and service solutions;
• Experience of developing and assessing business cases for new pieces of work;
• Experience of delivering presentations to a wide range of audiences;
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety law and the Construction Design and Management Regulations;
• An understanding of the complexities of local government and the matters affecting it
• Have the ability to visit stakeholder offices and sites, when necessary, where public transport is limited.
• Have the ability to attend meetings which may have difficult access.

If you are a Senior Project Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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