Job Title: Capital Project Manager
Location: Harrogate
Salary: £39,493 to £41,496 per annum – Grade J.
Job type: Full Time, 12 Months Fixed Term Contract or Internal Secondment. 37 hours per week.
Closing Date: 20th November 2022.
Looking for a new start? Come and work at Harrogate Borough Council.
Our values guide everything we do, and everything we do has an impact on the people who live here.
The Council’s Planned Works Team is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated; customer focused Capital Works Project Manager to join the Planned Works Team to help us achieve our vision.
About the role:
As a Capital Works Project Manager you will be leading on the proactive development and management of significant property schemes and Non M&E projects with the inclusion of assisting in the delivery of decarbonisation of social housing.
The Role will be responsible to provide and implement procurement solutions to medium size projects within the Planned Works Team and contribute expertise to the preparation, review and implementation of all relevant Non M&E plans and projects.
An ideal candidate would have experience in the project management of significant housing schemes and public building projects. Have experience in housing compliance, contract management along with knowledge of procurement which would prove an advantage as a large part of this role will be to procure contracts with various services to deliver successful projects.
You will need to have the highest levels of customer care, have a cheerful and positive disposition with a can do attitude along with having the desire to work with a friendly and committed team of staff helping whenever required to ensure the team achieves its goals and commitment to client.
Candidate Requirements:
Experience of working in social housing would be an advantage however is not essential but customer care and being a team player with a positive can do attitude is essential in promoting the image of the Council and should be demonstrated at all times and forms an essential part of this role.
- Relevant experience as per the personal specification is an essential criteria for this role.
- Good understanding of health and safety regulations in the construction industry is important to this role
- Good knowledge of IT skills is essential for this role with the understanding of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
- Good Communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role
Benefits of being an employee:
A competitive salary plus 26 days plus bank holidays annual leave entitlement
- VIVUP- discount scheme that give discounts on store purchases
- Flexible & Hybrid working scheme
Please note – Harrogate Borough Council reserves the right to close vacancies before the closing date if a high volume of applications are received.
Harrogate Borough Council requires all applicants to complete the council’s application form and attach their suitability statement and CV.
Please click on the APPLY button and you will be directed to the Council’s website to complete your application.
Candidates with experience of; Major Projects Coordinator, Construction Manager, Construction Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Construction Coordinator, Senior Project Manager, Senior Construction Coordinator, Project Controller, Project Supervisor, Construction Controller, Major Project Supervisor, Construction Project Controller, Major Projects Manager will also be considered for this role.
