Job Title: Project Manager
Post Number: 009371
Working Hours: 37
Grade: 9
Salary Range: £42,821 to £44,863 - pro rata for hours worked
Contract: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months (maternity cover)
Location: Stevenage
This is an exciting opportunity to join our busy Major Works Delivery Team. Our Project Managers manage contracts where the Council is engaged with its partners in refurbishing its housing stock. We are currently managing a range of projects including decent homes, external works such as roofing and insulation as well as major works to the external fabric of our properties.
We are currently seeking a Project Manager with experience in delivering a large Major refurbishment programme to low and medium rise blocks of flats, working with two main contractors under a TPC form of contract. You will be delivering a full block refurbishment programme to the internal and external fabric of the building. The work includes balconies, roofs windows and doors, door entry systems, communal electrical works, fire prevention and other compliance works, as well as bin stores and some external landscaping, asbestos removal and external wall insulation.
You will report to the Programme Manager and be supported in this role by a Clerk of Works and Major works officer who both report directly to this role. This role requires leadership and an assertive confident, individual who is also engaging, diplomatic and an excellent communicator with contractors, residents and other stakeholders. The post holder will be required to produce clear concise reports with supporting data and must be able to analyse data and information provided by our partner contractors and consultants. You will also be required to lead, question, provide technical advice as well as find solutions for obstacles to the delivery of your projects
About you
You will have previous experience of:
• managing staff and contractors under both TPC and/or JCT forms of contract.
• carrying out consultations with leaseholders and other residents as part of the Section 20 process.
• working in a local authority, housing association or large private sector landlord environment while delivering services of a similar nature.
• providing reports and briefing councillor’s committee and board members.
• setting and monitoring contractors using KPIs, carrying out checks and audits of work and providing information to auditors.
• analysing and certifying accounts for payment, managing and paying for the services provided by consultants such as Quantity Surveyors who support this role.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share: all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 24 days holiday rising to 30 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership at SLL
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
Application Details
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Chris Philippou 01438 242358
To apply online, please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 27 February
Interviews will be held week commencing: Monday 07 March
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
