Development Projects Manager (Delivery)

Rother District Council, Grove Hill, East Sussex

Development Projects Manager (Delivery)

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Rother District Council, Grove Hill, East Sussex

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 26 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 8f975c1a503e46e4990ae8c2cd1ab280

Full Job Description

This role is seeking an experienced project manager with a depth and breadth of knowledge within the Construction and Development industries. The position will play a key role in our newly established team delivering the most high-profile projects whether that onsite or alongside partnering delivery vehicles. The role will require an agile and experiences person who can find solutions to complex problems and work well within a wider team. Project Managers will be responsible for delivery of one or more projects in line with approved Project Brief, Business Plan and Budget as assigned by the Development Programme Strategic Lead. Working closely with other Team members, the role is an integral part of the CDT, ensuring effective management, control and delivery of complex projects within the development, construction and property sector. As part of the CDT you will help lead the delivery of one or more of our high-profile capital construction schemes for the benefit of our residents and visitors. As an experienced and motivated Project Manager you will use your initiative and experience to drive progress, tackle challenges and ensure target outcomes are achieved, acting at all RIBA Plan of Work Stages from Inception to Completion and Handover. If you are ready to take on this exciting role, work across boundaries to tackle financial challenges and ensure our substantial capital programme is sustainable, then this is your opportunity. We have a robust Medium Term Financial Strategy and huge opportunities due to significant external investments into the district. We need someone who can work across departments to help deliver our capital aspirations and capital financing functions, to help ensure our financial resilience. You will report to the Development Strategic Lead, working closely with wider stakeholders, both internally and externally to enable the delivery of our Fit for the Future Programme underpinning our Council Plan. This new role will be responsible for line management of the trainee project management and PM support functions within the newly established CDT. You can find out more about RDC finances in the most recent reports to Cabinet here - - Pages 47-91 provide insight into the current financial position. To apply for this role please submit to :

  • a supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification and Job Description
  • your CV