Role: Project Manager REF 1709529
Contract Length: 6-12 months
Location: Hybrid/Cambridge – 2 days in office per week
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £400 per day
Spinwell is recruiting for a Project Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROJECT MANAGER
The development and delivery of new transport infrastructure is vital to the future economic wellbeing of Cambridgeshire.
The skills required to deliver such a programme are considerable and require engineering knowledge and understanding of project and programme management, procurement and commissioning of infrastructure projects, stakeholder engagement, land negotiation, transport planning and statutory legal processes.
Importantly, the Project Manager has responsibility for driving forward innovative ideas across a programme of schemes. The role is vital in ensuring effective and efficient delivery of schemes across a wide range of transport projects.
In addition, the role requires a strong ability to bring together a wide range of stakeholder groups including Parish and District Councils, resident and campaign groups and businesses, setting delivery outcomes for projects and defining service outcomes across a range of needs – e.g., community engagement, maximising contract savings and achieving value for money.
The role supports the Group Manager and other managers within the Project Delivery Directorate in delivering the Councils objectives, through joined-up service planning, community engagement and the flexible use of resources.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE PROJECT MANAGER
- Working for a local authority.
- Varied PM experience across highway maintenance and associated infrastructure projects.
- Design experience & knowledge.
- Development & delivery of highway maintenance and associated infrastructure projects.
- Management of consultants.
- Stakeholder management & engagement including elected members and parishes.
- Experience managing contractors and holding them to account.
- Experience working in Cambridgeshire (desired).
- HND or degree in Project Management, or a relevant discipline, or working towards professional qualification or relevant experience
If you are a Project Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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