Project Manager (major Works) RBKC618695

Job Summary:
Salary range: £55,497 - £63,045 per annum
Work location: London
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Permanent
Vetting requirements: Standard DBS Check
Closing date: 13th October 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 28th October 2024

About Us:

Collaborate with residents and colleagues on a wide portfolio of vital contracts and projects.

At the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, we put local people and businesses at the heart of everything we do, working in partnership with them to provide quality services that are responsive, effective and efficient. Committed to acting with openness, honesty, compassion and humility, we aim to listen and understand in a way that is respectful, encourages involvement and meets the needs of all our communities.

The Role:

Join us in this important, challenging role and you'll be a key member of our Property Services team as you manage a portfolio of individual contracts and call off projects from our procured contractor and consultants frameworks. These sit within the current budget of around £50m (for the next three years) for the Capital, Cyclical and M&E works programmes.

From inception to final account, you'll be responsible for between £5 - £15 million per year as you deliver building projects within the Council's capital programme, and contribute to the development, management and monitoring of the projects, ensuring that delivery is on time, within budget and represents good value for money. The team prides itself on operating collaboratively with residents and being technical experts within their field. With a supportive, friendly culture and a motivating working environment, its members are committed to delivering great work and making a positive difference to the quality of peoples' lives.

Please refer to the
Job Description for information.

About You:

With a relevant professional qualification such as RICS/CIOB or equivalent working experience, and a project management qualification, you'll have practical knowledge of contract management and procurement. It's essential that you possess operational experience of carrying out major works schemes within public sector housing or a similar environment, an awareness of retrofitting and PAS 2035, and the ability to manage a minimum of £5 million per year.

You'll be meeting with our residents and other stakeholders, receiving feedback about the work we're doing and updating them on progress, so you'll have inspirational communication skills, and the ability to interact and engage with tact and diplomacy. With experience of reviewing specifications and designs, and of challenging consultants and contractors, you'll have the skills to produce feasibility reports and use your engagement and consultation skills to achieve your objectives.

Join us, and you can look forward to a package that includes a competitive salary, a high-quality pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. And as a key member of our team, you'll also enjoy plenty of opportunities for development and progression within our organisation, the opportunity of flexible working including working from home and local retail discounts.

Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. CV's alone will not be considered for this role.

Application process

Please do not upload any documents, including CVs/Covering Letters or supporting statements, as these documents will not be reviewed and could result in your application not being shortlisted.

You should describe how you meet the person specification requirements for the position you are applying for in Section G of the application form.

Additional information:

The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We make sure all our staff are vetted to a high standard by conducting pre-employment checks to assess and assure the trustworthiness, integrity, and ability of prospective employees. This includes validating identity, right to work in the UK, qualifications (where applicable), work history (including the investigation of gaps) and referencing. They may also involve criminal record checks (UK and overseas).

We promote equality, welcome diverse applicants, and ensure inclusivity in our recruitment and selection process.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Information about the safeguarding of children and support for families: rbkc.gov.uk/children-and-education/safeguarding-children

Information about protecting and safeguarding yourself and others from abuse and neglect: rbkc.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults

We do not accept speculative CVs.

If you have any queries, please contact: recruitmentrbkc.gov.uk

With a relevant professional qualification such as RICS/CIOB or equivalent working experience, and a project management qualification, you'll have practical knowledge of contract management and procurement. It's essential that you possess operational experience of carrying out major works schemes within public sector housing or a similar environment, an awareness of retrofitting and PAS 2035, and the ability to manage a minimum of £5 million per year.

You'll be meeting with our residents and other stakeholders, receiving feedback about the work we're doing and updating them on progress, so you'll have inspirational communication skills, and the ability to interact and engage with tact and diplomacy. With experience of reviewing specifications and designs, and of challenging consultants and contractors, you'll have the skills to produce feasibility reports and use your engagement and consultation skills to achieve your objectives.

Collaborate with residents and colleagues on a wide portfolio of vital contracts and projects.

At the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, we put local people and businesses at the heart of everything we do, working in partnership with them to provide quality services that are responsive, effective and efficient. Committed to acting with openness, honesty, compassion and humility, we aim to listen and understand in a way that is respectful, encourages involvement and meets the needs of all our communities.

Join us, and you can look forward to a package that includes a competitive salary, a high-quality pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. And as a key member of our team, you'll also enjoy plenty of opportunities for development and progression within our organisation, the opportunity of flexible working including working from home and local retail discounts.