Capital Projects Manager - PO8
| Posting date: | 08 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32.94 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 June 2025 |
| Location: | Hackney, East London |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Nations Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job Category : Technical - Property
Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £32.94
There is a need to recruit to this position initially on an Agency basis as it is critical in expediting the Council’s Capital programme of Health & Safety Compliance remedial works over the next 5 to 10 years across a range of various assets (eg. operational buildings, VCS, General Fund, Temporary Accommodation, Libraries).
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
● Lead and be responsible for the successful delivery of individual projects within
the Council’s Corporate Capital Programme, from inception to completion.
● Ensure project delivery targets are met on individual projects within the corporate
capital programme in terms of time, budget and specification.on
● Lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams delivering capital projects of varying
size from minor to major across various service areas.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The postholder will have lead responsibility and accountability for the following:-
❖ Lead and manage external professionals in the successful delivery of individual
capital projects.
❖ Work with service areas in the development of strategies and policies which
ensure cross-Council implementation in the delivery of individual capital projects.
❖ Work closely with Directorate staff to ensure a cohesive, integrated approach to
project delivery
Candidates/post holders will be expected to demonstrate the following
E D
Education
The post holder will have a relevant degree and/ or post graduate
qualification, although consideration will be given to those applicants who are
not qualified but can demonstrate they have worked at a senior level in
Capital Programmes for a significant period of time,
E
Qualified in a relevant building or related discipline i.e MRICS or MCIOB E
A recognised Project Management qualification E
Experience
Significant project management experience, demonstrably able to deliver
projects to time, budget and specification.
E
Experience of working in partnership with a wide range of partners and
stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of complex capital projects
E
Substantial experience of project management and use of financial appraisal
tools and project management software for capital programmes.
E
A demonstrable track record of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams
and delivering outcomes that require collaborative approaches both within the
organisation and with external partners.
E
Able to demonstrate an ability to apply performance management techniques,
take responsibility for all tasks of those supervised, and to develop, negotiate
and extend challenging outcomes and goals.
D
Ability to provide exemplary leadership skills and contribute to project delivery
as part of a wider management structure. Ability to manage conflicting
priorities in a pressurised and fast moving/changing environment,
demonstrating a desire to acquire new skills and knowledge with a
commitment to learning.
E
Ability to manage individual capital and revenue budgets to the required
standard demanded by the Council whilst delivering high quality value for
money services.
Knowledge
NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma (General or Construction). D
Relevant legislation and codes of practice. E
Skills and Abilities
Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Communication skills are
paramount in this role as is the need to be able to communicate diplomatically
with many different stakeholders, explain project works to widely differing
audiences with widely differing styles and needs, especially external
contractors.
E
Ability to lead and manage a professional team to ensure the successful
delivery of projects.
E
Ability to negotiate effectively and flexibly to secure good value for money. E
Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external
contacts, gain their confidence and persuade them to cooperate with
initiatives where required
E
An understanding of the need for excellent customer service and an ability to
develop and maintain good working relationships with key staff and all
Location : Hackney Service Centre, Hackney Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £32.94
There is a need to recruit to this position initially on an Agency basis as it is critical in expediting the Council’s Capital programme of Health & Safety Compliance remedial works over the next 5 to 10 years across a range of various assets (eg. operational buildings, VCS, General Fund, Temporary Accommodation, Libraries).
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
● Lead and be responsible for the successful delivery of individual projects within
the Council’s Corporate Capital Programme, from inception to completion.
● Ensure project delivery targets are met on individual projects within the corporate
capital programme in terms of time, budget and specification.on
● Lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams delivering capital projects of varying
size from minor to major across various service areas.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The postholder will have lead responsibility and accountability for the following:-
❖ Lead and manage external professionals in the successful delivery of individual
capital projects.
❖ Work with service areas in the development of strategies and policies which
ensure cross-Council implementation in the delivery of individual capital projects.
❖ Work closely with Directorate staff to ensure a cohesive, integrated approach to
project delivery
Candidates/post holders will be expected to demonstrate the following
E D
Education
The post holder will have a relevant degree and/ or post graduate
qualification, although consideration will be given to those applicants who are
not qualified but can demonstrate they have worked at a senior level in
Capital Programmes for a significant period of time,
E
Qualified in a relevant building or related discipline i.e MRICS or MCIOB E
A recognised Project Management qualification E
Experience
Significant project management experience, demonstrably able to deliver
projects to time, budget and specification.
E
Experience of working in partnership with a wide range of partners and
stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of complex capital projects
E
Substantial experience of project management and use of financial appraisal
tools and project management software for capital programmes.
E
A demonstrable track record of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams
and delivering outcomes that require collaborative approaches both within the
organisation and with external partners.
E
Able to demonstrate an ability to apply performance management techniques,
take responsibility for all tasks of those supervised, and to develop, negotiate
and extend challenging outcomes and goals.
D
Ability to provide exemplary leadership skills and contribute to project delivery
as part of a wider management structure. Ability to manage conflicting
priorities in a pressurised and fast moving/changing environment,
demonstrating a desire to acquire new skills and knowledge with a
commitment to learning.
E
Ability to manage individual capital and revenue budgets to the required
standard demanded by the Council whilst delivering high quality value for
money services.
Knowledge
NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma (General or Construction). D
Relevant legislation and codes of practice. E
Skills and Abilities
Excellent spoken and written communication skills. Communication skills are
paramount in this role as is the need to be able to communicate diplomatically
with many different stakeholders, explain project works to widely differing
audiences with widely differing styles and needs, especially external
contractors.
E
Ability to lead and manage a professional team to ensure the successful
delivery of projects.
E
Ability to negotiate effectively and flexibly to secure good value for money. E
Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external
contacts, gain their confidence and persuade them to cooperate with
initiatives where required
E
An understanding of the need for excellent customer service and an ability to
develop and maintain good working relationships with key staff and all