Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

Senior Project Manager

Location: Council House

Salary: £51,515 - £58,026 per annum . Incremental progression subject to performance

Reference number: SOL/TP/183/591

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to work on crucial, regionally significant, transport infrastructure development projects, playing a central role in supporting the growth and economic recovery of the region.

This role will sit within the UK Central Programme Management Office which is responsible for delivering the Council’s Growth and Development Investment Programme in support of West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and government funded workstreams. The programme includes of a wide variety of development, transport and energy infrastructure projects of varying scale and complexity - www.investinukcentral.com.

As Senior Project Manager for UK Central, you will plan and manage the development and delivery of strategic transport projects, working closely with technical leads within the Council’s Transport Infrastructure Commissioning Team, to ensure they are designed and delivered to the required scope and quality, within budget and on time.

Educated to HNC (Level 4) or above in a relevant subject, you will be able to demonstrate relevant work experience in complex housing, regeneration and development related project or programme management.

Well versed in project management processes, your will have a track record of successfully managing multiple and complex projects, especially associated with transport infrastructure and development.

You will also have

• Experience of analysis, reporting and presentation of performance and management information.
• Experience of financial management to ensure project compliance, including grant claims, audit and external funding requirements are met.
• Ability to engage and build relationships with a wide range of major stakeholders at all levels and communicate complex information to a variety of audiences.
• Experience of HSE and project risk management.

In return, we can offer you a unique opportunity to be involved in a wide range of diverse and interesting projects with potential for further career development as the programme matures. Working for Solihull Council means that not only can we offer employees a great working environment, but also a range of flexible working options, attractive staff benefits including an extensive wellbeing offer and access to the Local Government Pension scheme.

Whilst this post is offered on a full-time basis, applications for part time or job share working would be welcomed.

To apply (by sending a CV and Supporting Statement that shows how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification), please click the link below.

If you have a specific question or require further information regarding this post, please contact Alan Smith, Head of Growth Programmes at [email protected] or Walter Bailey, Group Manager - Transport & Infrastructure Commissioning at [email protected]

Closing date for completed applications is 11^th September 2024.

Candidates will be asked to undertake psychometric tests as part of the selection process.   Successful applicants will then be invited to interview week commencing 7^th October 2024.

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