We are looking for an experienced project manager to lead the delivery of complex construction and infrastructure projects that are integral to the Council’s wider development programme for the city.
Working within Major Developments, the postholder will oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within approved budgets and in line with relevant legislation, Council procedures and agreed quality and commercial objectives.
You will lead procurement and contract management activity for consultants and contractors, act as client contract manager, and work closely with internal services, external stakeholders, funders and delivery partners. A strong understanding of project management, construction contracts including NEC and JCT, infrastructure delivery, stakeholder engagement and financial management will be essential.
This is an opportunity for a confident, collaborative and commercially astute project professional to play a key role in delivering major works and infrastructure projects that support development, place-making and positive outcomes for the city.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from people who share our commitment to working in a fair, respectful and non-discriminatory way.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience of developing, leading and managing effective teams (internally and with external partners), setting clear objectives, providing constructive feedback and acting as a role model.
- Extensive experience of delivering high value, complex construction and engineering projects from inception to completion, which support the delivery of development and place-making.
- Experience of successful partnership working with a wide range of stakeholders, including contractors, professionals, government organisations, funders and internal stakeholders including Elected Members.
- Ability to demonstrate high levels of confidentiality, tact and diplomacy.
- Experience of financial management, including management of external grant funding and associated reporting.
- Ability to prioritise own workloads and work under pressure to ensure that both deadlines are met and high standards maintained.
- Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in development, construction, engineering or related discipline.
Benefits we offer:
- Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
- Local government pension scheme.
- Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail / supermarkets and homeware / tech).
- Health and Wellbeing support.
- Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).
In order to complete your application, please visit our website. You will find the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification section of the job description, so please ensure you address this in your supporting statement.
All external candidates are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and a 6-month probationary period.
Please be aware that the City of Lincoln Council does not hold a UKVI sponsor licence and is therefore unable to sponsor work visas. If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, please refer to UK Visas & Immigration before applying as you may be eligible to work in the UK via an alternative visa route.
As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person
