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Project Manager (Construction)

Employer
hireful
Location
Hertford
Salary
£37,704 to £42,443 (inclusive of local weighting)
Closing date
22 Mar 2019

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Function
Management
Sector
Public Services
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Contract

Job Details

Project Manager (Construction) 

Hertfordshire is consistently rated as amongst the best areas in the country to live, with excellent schools and healthcare, a huge array of green space, beautiful waterways, unique market towns and picturesque villages. Here they also enjoy high levels of employment and a diverse local economy. 

The vision is to provide residents and businesses with a future that is prosperous and sustainable. In order to achieve this, a number of strategic objectives have been developed, which allow our client, in conjunction with their many partners, to focus on the key issues that concern the residents. Whatever their role, everyone contributes to delivering great services to their local community, and their team is at the very heart. 


Position: Project Manager 
Location: Hertford (commutable from Stevenage, Hatfield, Harlow and surrounding areas) 
Job type: Full Time, 2 Years Fixed Term Contract 
Hours: 37 hours per week 
Salary: £37,704 to £42,443 (inclusive of local weighting) 
Benefits: Flexible working options, Local Government pension scheme, Generous annual leave, A range of discounts including high street retailers and local leisure centres, Professional environment where your career path really matters, Flexible and supportive team. 

Closing date is: 22 March 2019 at 5pm. 

About the role: 

Our client are looking for an experienced Project Manager to work on a number of initiatives. This will include taking a leading role on the exciting and rewarding Castle Park project in Bishop’s Stortford. This lottery funded re-design of the town centre park will involve refurbishment of a building, construction of a bridge, protection of heritage, wildlife enhancements, development of sports facilities and community projects. 

Responsibilities: 

- Effective contract management of construction projects. 
- Reporting, collaborative working and team working. 
- Procurement of goods and services as required to deliver agreed programmes of work. 
- Motivating and engaging in a multi-stakeholder environment to deliver outcomes. 
- Effective management of all operational budgets associated with individual projects in accordance with financial regulations. 
- An ability to work outside normal office hours when necessary e.g. evening or weekend member and public meetings. 

About you: 

- Educated to degree level or previous business projects or development experience. 
- Project management qualification. 
- Track record of delivering successful projects. 
- Experience of managing projects in a large organization or multi-agency environment. 
- Experience of writing business cases, project initiation documents and specifications. 
- Able to interface with technical and business specialists internally and within partner or supplier organisations. 

Desirable: 

- Degree in an engineering or construction related subject. 
- RICS or RIBA related project management qualification. 
- Experience of delivering construction projects / urban regeneration projects. 
- Political sensitivity and experience of working with Members. 
- Experience of influencing staff at all levels to ensure all members of the team including users and stakeholders own project objectives. 

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing a diverse and inclusive work environment. They aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their gender, marital / parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. 

You may have experience of the following: Project Manager, Project Management, Development Manager, Property Manager, Project Delivery, Buildings, Maintenance, Construction, Engineering, RICS, RIBA, etc.

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