Role: Assistant Project Manager REF 1734031
Contract Length: 6 - 12 months
Location: Hybrid/Alconbury – Tuesdays & Fridays working from office
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £300 per day
Spinwell is recruiting for an Assistant Project Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ASSISTANT 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 ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
- Previous experience working in a project management or civil engineering discipline.
- Completion of a degree apprenticeship in Project Management (48-month duration) or equivalent experience through current job role and further learning such as Prince 2 Practitioner or APM (PPQ).
- Evidence of continued personal & professional development since starting in the role at the County Council.
- A track record assisting in the development, planning and implementation of transport infrastructure and related projects
- Programme & project management experience.
- Some knowledge of technical and contractual requirements relating to scheme development, construction, and maintenance.
- Experience in budget management (including local government finance).
- Good negotiation skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Practical experience in working with consultants and contractors
- Develop partnerships with other agencies as a means of ensuring project objectives are met
- Knowledge and understanding of how to use the latest Project Management
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse set of stakeholder groups.
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety law and the Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM)
If you are an Assistant Project Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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