Project Manager - Basingstoke

Project Manager – Basingstoke Salary: £20.00ph Part-Time (18.5 hours) Purpose The Council employs around 600 people, based at two main sites; our civic campus and our operational depot. The Council is transforming the way it works with an ambitious Smarter Ways of Working Programme. This role is to provide technical expertise and project management for our building refurbishment project. To lead the Council’s building refurbishment project. To provide technical expertise to senior officers related to the refurbishment of its office accommodation. The Person Project Management experience, preferably with CIBSE/IET or equivalent experience of managing a building refurbishment project Previous experience of managing refurbishment projects in a transformation environment (>£1M); Detailed knowledge of specification building and procurement in the public sector; Excellent project management skills including the management of contractors, managing to clear deliverables and managing risk (project management qualification preferred); Good report writing skills and able to present at Project Board level and respond to challenge on programme deliverables; Previous experience of options appraisals and delivery of accommodation strategies; Excellent communication skills and able to work as part of a transformation team to ensure staff and the organisation are taken on the 'journey' (cultural change); Good financial skills in relation to project accounting; Experience of delivering change and innovative solutions to delivery of Capital projects and programmes. Key Tasks Work with the Smarter Ways of Working Programme Manager to initiate, manage and successfully deliver a variety of projects which form part of the Councils Transformation Programme. These projects are core to the Council's Digital strategic priorities and may be complex and have significant interdependencies. In line with the Corporate Programme Management Office (CPMO), develop project planning documentation and budgets to aid effective implementation. Ensure that projects are delivered to scope, within budget and to agreed timeframes. Lead significant procurement exercises related to building works and refurbishment. Lead multiple delivery teams, allocating and monitoring tasks, motivating staff and appraising individual performance. Effectively manage and report on project budgets in accordance with the Councils Financial processes and standards. Work with multidisciplinary teams of stakeholders from a variety of business areas. Build productive working relationships with our suppliers to ensure that projects are consistently delivered on time. Negotiate with partners and suppliers to ensure that the Council achieves value for money. 10.Direct and motivate project team members and advise clients/users on all phases of projects. 11.Prepare and maintain project management plans, quality, communication and risk plans. 12.Ensure that projects are formally closed and reviewed, that lessons learned are captured, appropriate action taken and to produce appropriate documentation to support these processes We offer: 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy or other vacancies in your area please contact Max Catherall (phone number removed)