Project Manager

Role Profile :

We have an exciting strategic and professional opportunity for two full time Principal Project Managers to join our fantastic Capital Projects Team. You will be joining a team that values professional development and supports a commercial and agile approach to its diverse portfolio.

This role is open to hybrid working and as a team we split our time between working from home and collaborating together in the office. Our team currently operates from our Woodhatch office in Reigate, but staff will be expected to operate in a flexible way to meet the needs of our customers and work demands, using agile working methods that allow business to be conducted from multiple locations.

We are a dynamic and dedicated organisation, fully invested in transformation and improvement. Our teams thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating to lead, advise, and deliver meaningful change. This strategic delivery role involves working on local, regional, and national projects as part of a multi-disciplinary, cross-functional team.

About the Role:

As a Principal Project Manager within our Capital Projects team, you will manage and deliver a wide range of projects from inception to completion on behalf of our service department clients and stakeholders. Our project list is currently over one hundred projects which includes, Corporate, SBN and SEND school provisions, public service buildings and support for our most vulnerable residents.

You will report into our Contracts Manager and will be working alongside external professional advisors and internal departments such as the Estates, Procurement and Legal teams and alongside the Corporate Landlord and Investment teams. The role is focused on delivering high standard, efficient, cost-saving projects, which meet the organisation's strategic objectives, operational plans, improve the experience of the users and support the lives of our residents.

You will be expected to carry out regular site visits from both a technical and health and safety perspective.

Our Capital Projects Team is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated candidate who has senior project management or project delivery experience to join our highly professional team and who wish to support the delivery of an established and rewarding programme of Capital Projects.

Shortlisting Criteria:

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and responses to our application questions will need to evidence the following:

• Degree or equivalent level qualification in a construction, project management or built environment discipline, or a minimum of 5 years experience in the industry.
• Member of or working towards professional body accreditation (RICS, APM or CIOB)
• Major project programme experience required to be demonstrated above £10million
• Proven track record of delivering complex multi-phased projects with successful client handovers from Council or Consultant managed delivery.
• Full project lifecycle experience
• Financial programme budget reporting and management, including governance process
• Significant knowledge of construction contracts - including JCT
• Experience of briefing, managing and directing specialist consultants
• Experience of managing RIBA Stage and stage Reports along with decision gateways
• Relevant Health and Safety Training and experience of managing the same.
• Demonstrable experience in supporting and/or delivering lasting social value.

This is a career enhancing role where you'll gain access to a diverse portfolio of projects, each offering unique challenges and opportunities, which will compliment your existing experience.

Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.