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Job Title: Project Manager Location: St Albans Pay: £40 per hour Hours: Monday Friday The Construction and estates project manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of construction projects and associated Estates projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of construction principles, project management methodologies, and excellent communication skills to effectively coordinate with internal stakeholders and external contractors. Key Responsibilities: Project planning and scheduling Develop comprehensive project plans outlining timelines, milestones, and resource requirements Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure alignment of project objectives with organisational goals. Establish clear project scopes and objectives in collaboration with stakeholders, sponsors and user departments Ensure project deliverables are on time Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control measures are implemented throughout the project lifecycle. Monitor expenses, review invoices, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising project quality. Ensuring that each stage of the project happens on time, on budget and to a high standard. Lead project teams effectively, providing guidance, support, and direction to team members. Foster a collaborative work environment that promotes productivity and innovation. Support the selection and management of external contractors and vendors, ensuring adherence to project specifications and timelines Support the negotiation of contracts and agreements, ensuring favourable terms for the organisation. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, codes, and standards throughout the construction process. Ensure quality assurance measures are implemented to maintain high standards of workmanship and safety Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, issues, and risks. Prepare and present comprehensive project reports to senior management, highlighting key milestones, challenges, and recommendations Skills Required: Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating the ability to prioritise tasks effectively 5 years of experience in project management within the construction industry, with a proven track record of successfully delivering construction projects from the client perspective. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Strong understanding of construction principles, techniques, and materials. Construction Knowledge Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and industry standards. Ability to develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management. Experience in effectively managing and delegating tasks to team members, fostering a collaborative work environment. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with internal stakeholders, external contractors, and vendors. Ability to make informed decisions under pressure, considering project objectives, constraints, and risks. Commitment to maintaining high standards of workmanship and compliance with regulations, codes, and standards governing construction projects. Benefits: Parking on site 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted. Smart10 is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment consultancy focused on the supply of temporary, contract and permanent placements across a select group of business sectors. In order to keep up to date and search for all our active jobs, please visit our website, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn. Please refer to Smart10's Privacy Policy as to how we hold your data.
Location : Civic Centre, St Peter's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE Permanent : full-time (37 hours pw) Salary : £61,713 - £66,580 inclusive annual salary up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution £4500 annual market supplement About the role This is a great opportunity to join a highly experienced and well-resourced planning department who provide a customer focused service. You will have the opportunity to shape large-scale strategic development within Hemel Garden Community in partnership with other Councils and to transform the service through delivery of new replacement planning software. You will also work as part of Government's Open Digital Community delivering customer focused software solutions. You will be supported to grow and develop in this role, regularly collaborating with peers as part of the council's leadership team. About you You will have a degree or master's level qualification in Town Planning and be a chartered member of the RTPI. A knowledge of the development management process and experience of appeals is essential as is a knowledge of urban design regeneration. You will also be an experienced people manager, able to provide confident team leadership. St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre with award-winning market and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work. In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to: 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) bank holidays. Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers. Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions Flexible working options (including hybrid) Staff Parking Permit Reimbursement of professional fees Comprehensive development and training Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres Access to discounts and benefits via online platform This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check. A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. Closing date for applications : 28 May 2024 Interviews are scheduled for: w/c 3 June and w/c 10 June 2024 NOTE : Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. You may also have experience in the following: Development Management, Town Planning, Senior Planning Officer, Applications Officer, Town Planner, Local Authority, RTPI, Project Management, Planning Officer, Planner, Planning Policy, Planning Legislation, Royal Town Planning Institute, Local Government, etc. REF-213 858
Job Title: Project Manager Location: St Albans Pay: £40 per hour Hours: Monday - Friday The Construction and estates project manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of construction projects and associated Estates projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of construction principles, project management methodologies, and excellent communication skills to effectively coordinate with internal stakeholders and external contractors. Key Responsibilities: Project planning and scheduling Develop comprehensive project plans outlining timelines, milestones, and resource requirements Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure alignment of project objectives with organisational goals. Establish clear project scopes and objectives in collaboration with stakeholders, sponsors and user departments Ensure project deliverables are on time Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control measures are implemented throughout the project lifecycle. Monitor expenses, review invoices, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising project quality. Ensuring that each stage of the project happens on time, on budget and to a high standard. Lead project teams effectively, providing guidance, support, and direction to team members. Foster a collaborative work environment that promotes productivity and innovation. Support the selection and management of external contractors and vendors, ensuring adherence to project specifications and timelines Support the negotiation of contracts and agreements, ensuring favourable terms for the organisation. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, codes, and standards throughout the construction process. Ensure quality assurance measures are implemented to maintain high standards of workmanship and safety Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, issues, and risks. Prepare and present comprehensive project reports to senior management, highlighting key milestones, challenges, and recommendations Skills Required: Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating the ability to prioritise tasks effectively 5 years of experience in project management within the construction industry, with a proven track record of successfully delivering construction projects from the client perspective. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Strong understanding of construction principles, techniques, and materials. Construction Knowledge Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and industry standards. Ability to develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management. Experience in effectively managing and delegating tasks to team members, fostering a collaborative work environment. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and effectively communicate with internal stakeholders, external contractors, and vendors. Ability to make informed decisions under pressure, considering project objectives, constraints, and risks. Commitment to maintaining high standards of workmanship and compliance with regulations, codes, and standards governing construction projects. Benefits: Parking on site 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted. Smart10 is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment consultancy focused on the supply of temporary, contract and permanent placements across a select group of business sectors. In order to keep up to date and search for all our active jobs, please visit our website, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn. Please refer to Smart10's Privacy Policy as to how we hold your data.