Job Details
Job Purpose:
• To be responsible for leading the delivery to time and budget of several of the Council’s major
capital regeneration projects and programmes – including bringing forward opportunities,
managing multi-million pound budgets, senior level governance arrangements, and complex
inter-dependent project plans. Projects may vary in size from large residential and mixed use
developments, school building projects and leisure facilities, to much smaller projects with equal
regenerative benefits.
• To support the Head of Capital Delivery in securing the continuous efficiency and success of the
department through effective leadership, project management, master-planning, financial
management, ambition and drive to bring about change.
• Overall responsibility for delivering projects to time and budget, ensuring good quality design
and a sustainable end product.
• Partnership role with internal and external partners.
• To support the Head of Capital Delivery and deputise as required.
Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
1. Deliver multiple major and strategic capital projects and programmes on time and on budget
simultaneously and within a challenging programme.
2. Lead on and respond to urgent building and project issues.
3. Advise and support the Head of Capital Delivery in the role of project sponsor. Deputise for
the Head of Capital Delivery where necessary including at programme and Member level
meetings.
4. Provide advice and guidance to Project and Programme Boards as appropriate to ensure
the Council discharges its statutory duties and delivers its policy objectives.Working closely
with the Head of Capital Delivery to support effective working relationships with relevant
portfolio holders.
5. Responsible for reporting to CMT, PCG and Cabinet. Representing the service at various
internal & external stakeholder forums. Prepare and/or assist other senior officers to prepare
reports to the Programme Board, Members and the Cabinet seeking approval at key
decision points in the project.
6. Support the Head of Capital Delivery on partnership working. Ensure the effective
engagement of all end users and stakeholders including Councillors and residents, as
appropriate to the project.
Umbrella hourly rate – £42
