Project Manager - Major Projects
About Our Client
We're looking for two Project Managers to join our Regeneration and Strategy Directorate here at Calderdale Council. You will be joining us at an exciting time as we transform Calderdale through an unprecedented level of investment with Calderdale's Next Chapter.
Calderdale is located almost exactly halfway between Manchester and Leeds, at the heart of the Yorkshire Pennines and the region boasts some of the best known landmarks in Britain, many of which feature in Film and TV.
We think Calderdale is a great place to live today, but we hope that tomorrow it will be even better, and this role will be part of the Major Projects team, under Regeneration & Strategy, delivering capital projects to regenerate the Borough and improve infrastructure for people who live, work and visit Calderdale.
Job Description
As Project Manager, working as part of a team, you will work with directorate sponsors and external partners to deliver capital projects as part of the Highways and Infrastructure Programme, providing improvements to highways to increase traffic flow and encourage active and sustainable travel.
You will bring your expertise in Construction, Engineering, Highways or related disciplines of Project Management to the successful delivery of major works ranging in value from c£10 - c£60 million, or managing elements of larger schemes related to Calderdale's ambitious regeneration portfolio; Calderdale Next Chapter.
You will ensure projects are driven forward, using your tenacity and excellent communication skills to progress projects through key milestones. You will oversee the development of business cases in line with Green Book methodology, monitor and manage progress, and proactively identify, manage, mitigate and escalate project risk.Responsibilities will include stakeholder engagement and management, including public consultation and liaison with political members and council leaders.
You will lead and coordinate project meetings, and represent projects with internal and external stakeholders. Having an ambitious approach to project delivery, with the right manner of communication will be key to the success of this position.You will manage and work with a wide range of multi-disciplinary teams consisting of consultants, contractors and suppliers; managing budgets, providing forecasts and establishing project milestones and constraints, so an ability to understand technical information and translate into accessible language will be an integral part of the role.
The Successful Applicant
• A competent project management professional with a background in engineering, construction, design, or a related discipline at degree level.
• Experience delivering construction, highways, buildings or regeneration projects through multiple stages of the project lifecycle.
• An understanding of Council or public sector procurement processes and regulations would be an advantage
• Detailed understanding of commercial procurement strategies in the construction sector
• An excellent communicator at all levels, with experience compiling and monitoring project budgets and managing diverse multidisciplinary teams
• Prince 2, APM, NEC3 or NEC4 would all be advantageous to your application, but not essential.
• An understanding of how investment through capital projects can facilitate positive change and contribute to Thriving Towns and Places, and a demonstrable desire to make a difference.
What's on Offer
This role offers a starting salary of £43,421 at Grade P09. This salary is subject to a Pay Award, so there will be an increase from that amount which is yet to be confirmed. The salary will increase in increments up to top of the band at Grade P012 which is £46,464.
Benefits on offer include:
• Flexible working and the ability to work from home.
• Highly competitive pension scheme with West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• Extensive training and development.
• Holidays:
• A minimum of 26 days plus bank holidays
• Five extra days after five years continuous local government service.
• The option to buy more.
• Family Friendly policies to support parental leave
• A range of Employee Network groups, which include Race Charter, LGBTQ and Disability Forum.
Next Steps
Please visit our recruitment site for wider information around the role.
https://www.michaelpage.co.uk/clientprofile/calderdale-councilSteph McKay at Michael Page is exclusively managing this vacancy and all applications will be managed by her. Apply online here or by sending your CV via email to Steph, and your application will be considered upon receipt.
For more information about the role and to express your interest, contact her on 0113 243 7734 for a confidential discussion.
Closing date for applications for this role is 10am on Tuesday 28th May
Interviews will be held on the 6th or 7th of June.
Michael Page are exclusively managing this recruitment campaign, so all internal, external and third party applications will be put through the same process.
We're looking for two Project Managers to join our Regeneration and Strategy Directorate here at Calderdale Council. You will be joining us at an exciting time as we transform Calderdale through an unprecedented level of investment with Calderdale's Next Chapter.
Calderdale is located almost exactly halfway between Manchester and Leeds, at the heart of the Yorkshire Pennines and the region boasts some of the best known landmarks in Britain, many of which feature in Film and TV.
We think Calderdale is a great place to live today, but we hope that tomorrow it will be even better, and this role will be part of the Major Projects team, under Regeneration & Strategy, delivering capital projects to regenerate the Borough and improve infrastructure for people who live, work and visit Calderdale.
Job Description
As Project Manager, working as part of a team, you will work with directorate sponsors and external partners to deliver capital projects as part of the Highways and Infrastructure Programme, providing improvements to highways to increase traffic flow and encourage active and sustainable travel.
You will bring your expertise in Construction, Engineering, Highways or related disciplines of Project Management to the successful delivery of major works ranging in value from c£10 - c£60 million, or managing elements of larger schemes related to Calderdale's ambitious regeneration portfolio; Calderdale Next Chapter.
You will ensure projects are driven forward, using your tenacity and excellent communication skills to progress projects through key milestones. You will oversee the development of business cases in line with Green Book methodology, monitor and manage progress, and proactively identify, manage, mitigate and escalate project risk.Responsibilities will include stakeholder engagement and management, including public consultation and liaison with political members and council leaders.
You will lead and coordinate project meetings, and represent projects with internal and external stakeholders. Having an ambitious approach to project delivery, with the right manner of communication will be key to the success of this position.You will manage and work with a wide range of multi-disciplinary teams consisting of consultants, contractors and suppliers; managing budgets, providing forecasts and establishing project milestones and constraints, so an ability to understand technical information and translate into accessible language will be an integral part of the role.
The Successful Applicant
• A competent project management professional with a background in engineering, construction, design, or a related discipline at degree level.
• Experience delivering construction, highways, buildings or regeneration projects through multiple stages of the project lifecycle.
• An understanding of Council or public sector procurement processes and regulations would be an advantage
• Detailed understanding of commercial procurement strategies in the construction sector
• An excellent communicator at all levels, with experience compiling and monitoring project budgets and managing diverse multidisciplinary teams
• Prince 2, APM, NEC3 or NEC4 would all be advantageous to your application, but not essential.
• An understanding of how investment through capital projects can facilitate positive change and contribute to Thriving Towns and Places, and a demonstrable desire to make a difference.
What's on Offer
This role offers a starting salary of £43,421 at Grade P09. This salary is subject to a Pay Award, so there will be an increase from that amount which is yet to be confirmed. The salary will increase in increments up to top of the band at Grade P012 which is £46,464.
Benefits on offer include:
• Flexible working and the ability to work from home.
• Highly competitive pension scheme with West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• Extensive training and development.
• Holidays:
• A minimum of 26 days plus bank holidays
• Five extra days after five years continuous local government service.
• The option to buy more.
• Family Friendly policies to support parental leave
• A range of Employee Network groups, which include Race Charter, LGBTQ and Disability Forum.
Next Steps
Please visit our recruitment site for wider information around the role.
https://www.michaelpage.co.uk/clientprofile/calderdale-councilSteph McKay at Michael Page is exclusively managing this vacancy and all applications will be managed by her. Apply online here or by sending your CV via email to Steph, and your application will be considered upon receipt.
For more information about the role and to express your interest, contact her on 0113 243 7734 for a confidential discussion.
Closing date for applications for this role is 10am on Tuesday 28th May
Interviews will be held on the 6th or 7th of June.
Michael Page are exclusively managing this recruitment campaign, so all internal, external and third party applications will be put through the same process.
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