Contracts And Projects Manager
| Posting date: | 24 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,598.00 to £42,796.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 August 2024 |
| Location: | Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB |
| Company: | Essex County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | req17564_1721820288 |
Summary
Contracts And Projects Manager
Braintree District Council
Permanent, Full Time
£38598.00 - £42796.00
Location: Braintree
Closing Date: 13/08/2024
Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Braintree Council to recruit this Contracts and Projects Manager - Operations.
To Apply for the role please click here:- Contracts and Projects Manager - Operations
The Opportunity:
We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced Contracts and Projects Manager to provide people and service management to the Contracts & Projects team and Parks & Open Spaces Officer, ensuring the smooth delivery of projects and managing all Operations Service contracts.
The Role:
Taking ownership of the management of a number of projects relating to the Operations Service, including capital, annual plan and some S.106 projects, you will lead the team in ensuring projects remain on track, with minimal slippages, and manage their finances, as well as having final sign off with financial trackers and budget sheets.
You will also oversee your team to carry out programmed inspections of operational sites across the District, ensuring routine maintenance and repairs are completed on time and to specification, and manage the Operations Contracts Register, including contract renewals and contract implementation within agreed timeframes.
The Experience You Will Bring:
This role requires previous experience in effective team management. In a busy, constantly moving team with multiple responsibilities, you must have proven team management skills and the ability to develop your staff. The ability to maintain strong professional relationships with other departments is also a must for this post.
Operations is a fast paced and varied Service within the Council, and this post would suit a highly motivated individual with a 'thinking outside the box,' proactive and 'can do' attitude. We are looking for an individual who is not averse to a challenge and has excellent organisation and prioritisation skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and proven experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Power Point is a must.
Candidates should possess a full clean driving licence and access to their own vehicle.
We will offer our Contracts and Projects Manager excellent benefits including;
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working arrangements are available in this role (home/office based) subject to business need
- Free parking
- Local government pension scheme
- Learning and development for all staff
- Staff recognition schemes
- Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership.
Why choose Braintree District Council?
Braintree District Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority with a vision of creating a great place for our residents and businesses.
As a Council our role is as a guardian of the place and its people; where residents live well in healthy and resilient communities; a well-connected district with high-quality homes delivered with the infrastructure and a place which attracts and provides good employment opportunities.
We are becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community and are committed
Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.
What should you do next?
If this sounds like the role for you and you would like to join our team, then please click the link below to apply!
To Apply, click here: Contracts and Projects Manager - Operations
Closing date for receipt of applications: Tuesday 13th August
Please Note - Essex County Council is advertising this role on behalf of Braintree District Council and if successful you will be employed by Braintree District Council
If you have any queries regarding submitting an application or require anything further, please email humanresources@braintree.gov.uk