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Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Project Manager for our client a local government organisation in Derby. The successful candidate will manage delivery of building projects ensuring that all works are carried out in an efficient manner and delivered to budget, timescale and specification. Brief, appoint and manage consultants for project work as necessary, writing specifications and tendering for work. Services include but are not limited to new build, adaptation, refurbishment, conversion, alteration and demolition work. This role is a 3 month initial contract with with a decision to recruit to a full-time position for a further 9 months on a temporary full-time contract. This role is hybrid working. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Effectively project manage the overall project delivery of building construction and maintenance projects, complying with the professional bodies code of conduct. Ensure effective project management of the assigned projects, applying approved project management techniques. Project manage significant construction and similar projects, including assembling, leading and directing multi-disciplinary teams, both in-house and external, throughout feasibility, design, procurement and construction phases to achieve successful outcomes. Contribute towards the programme planning, resource planning, budget planning, quality of service and value for money of the sections projects. Take a lead role in ensuring that fee income targets are successfully forecast, monitored and recovered. Prepare, manage and monitor the project budgets. Be responsible for budget management of your allocated projects, reporting regularly on financial position in accordance with Clients requirements and ensuring projects are delivered in the most cost effective, efficient way. Provide high accountability for the effective use of considerable financial resources. Contribute towards the preparation of the organisation's property and construction Frameworks and contracts to ensure compliance with European procurement legislation, contract conformity and management of performance criteria for a range of contracts, acting as the clients agent, overseeing procurement. Manage the effective project management processes of assigned projects, applying approved project management techniques. Be accountable for overall control and governance of assigned projects, specifically managing a portfolio of projects in accordance with the organisation's project and budget management procedure and in accordance with procurement procedure rules. Responsible for ensuring whole life costing of building projects, taking into account component life failure, health and safety, sustainability, maintainability and flexibility if adaptation and future re-use. Participate in the introduction and development of processes and procedures, as required by the Client, including IT based systems to improve the efficiency of asset management, specifically contributing towards updating and maintaining the Councils Asset Management Database using the specified asset management software. Capture and transfer accurate project and asset data, warranties etc. at the end of the project into the councils Corporate Asset Management System (CAM) System to allow other PD&M teams and customers to manage their buildings effectively. Ensure services asset registers are regularly reviewed and kept up to date. Working Hours: 37hrs / 9:00am - 17:00pm / Monday to Friday Pay: £370.67 per day Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.

Project Manager with strong pre-construction experience required for project works scheduled to government property portfolio. Type: Contract & Inside IR35 - Umbrella payment (PAYE) We are seeking a dedicated and disciplined Project Manager to take lead on progressing major public sector infrastructure & fabric projects ensuring project deliverability in accordance with expectations. This position plays a vital role in guiding and executing effective construction efforts while actively involving key stakeholders and supply chain partners to achieve the programmes goals. Project Planning and Delivery: • Oversee the end-to-end management of construction and refurbishment projects on THE clients property portfolio, ensuring timely and efficient delivery. • Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and organisational standards. • Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure objectives are met. • Client and Stakeholder Engagement: • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and maintaining effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. • Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure project deliverables align with their requirements. • Attend and lead project meetings, presenting updates, reports, and solutions as necessary. • Team Leadership and Collaboration: • Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and external suppliers to ensure seamless project execution. • Provide leadership, guidance, and support to project team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. • Ensure all parties involved adhere to company standards, health and safety protocols, and project governance. • Financial and Contractual Oversight: • Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control and value for money. • Prepare and review cost estimates, invoices, and financial reports. • Ensure compliance with contractual terms, as well as any applicable legal and regulatory requirements. • Quality Assurance and Compliance: • Implement robust quality control processes to ensure all works meet the required standards and specifications. • Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor progress and address any on-site challenges. • Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with relevant construction legislation and policies. Essential Qualifications and Skills: • Proven experience in managing construction projects, ideally within a government or public sector environment. • Strong understanding of construction methodologies, project management frameworks, and contract management. • Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on client and stakeholder engagement. • Demonstrable financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management. • Knowledge of health and safety regulations and a commitment to upholding safety standards on all projects. • Proficiency in project management tools and software. • Relevant professional qualifications, such as PRINCE2, APMP, or RICS accreditation, are highly sought after Requirements: • Degree qualification in construction (essential) • Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid • Previous experience working on critical infrastructure projects (preferred) • Previously held BPSS clearance - A new clearence will be required to commence employment • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Strong leadership and team management abilities • Proficient in managing subcontractors and suppliers • Expertise in health and safety regulations • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines If you fulfil the criteria above, please get in touch. Please note since this role involves working with a public sector client, it falls under IR35 regulations and payment will be processed through the PAYE Umbrella system To get started please contact Mark Warrington on (phone number removed) Or email (url removed)

Role: BET Programme Manager Location: North West Salary: Neg + Car Allowance and Package Permanent position The role Mason-James is currently recruiting for an experienced Programme Manager on behalf of a leading organisation based in the North West. The role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, package and fantastic working environment. The role will be home based however there will be the occasional times office working will be required Duties * Working with the operational and support businesses to promote and ensure adherence to the PMO Governance processes and methodology. * Engaging with Programme and Project Managers to promote consistency across the portfolio to enable standardise reporting. * Supporting Transformation Managers and Project Sponsors to remove blockers and manage risk, issues and dependencies across the portfolio. * Working with support teams to identify resource issues across the portfolio. * Responsibility for the successful delivery of Projects and Programmes assigned to them, while ensuring they meet standards including clarity of budgets, scope and quality while meeting key delivery milestones. * Support the Project Sponsor in creating Business Case’s and complete the feasibility phase of new projects and programmes. Ensure submissions are off a high quality. * Manage. Lead, coach, mentor, motivate and supervise the delivery team, contractors and suppliers and influence them to take positive action and accountability. * Produce regular quality Programme reporting and ensuring they are of a high quality and meet the audience needs. * Responsible for adherence to governance approach by the delivery teams including documentation, conducting post project reviews and other workshops as required. * Manage and maintain Change Control process and ensure policy guidelines and rules are maintained. * Collaborating with other department leaders to define, prioritise, and develop resources to support project delivery. * Manage Project and Programme budgets, including actuals, forecast and capitalisation spend. * Collate and manage risks, issues and dependencies on a Programme level. * Maintain Lessons Learned and ensure actions are followed through to benefit realisation. Skills * Prince 2, MSP or other related Project Management qualifications required. * Risks management and /or governance qualification would be advantageous. * A minimum of five years' experience in the project management. * Experience in Smartsheet or Microsoft Project required. * Experience of delivering ERP and CRM systems, including Dynamics 365 and Salesforce. * Azure DevOps and Agile delivery experience would be beneficial. * Experience in managing budgets, actuals and providing forecasts. * Can provide expert advice and has strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to plan and organise own workload, while working under pressure to strict deadlines, communicator, with the ability to tailor communication methods to a diverse audience. * Good attention to detail and ability to deliver accurate, and high-quality work. * Adaptable and flexible approach to work. * Self-motivated and drive for continuous improvement. * Ability to be trusted when dealing with sensitive and confidential information. * A change-champion who embraces change and are a natural “out of the box” thinker. * Able to prioritise a multi-channel workload, through the allocation of work to your team, whilst identifying trends and constantly reviewing performance. * A pragmatic approach to problem solving, combined with a solid understanding of root-cause analysis. Please apply and we will be in touch with suitable candidates or contact Jennifer directly