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Organisation: Kirklees
Directorate: Place
Service Area: Development
Hours: 37.00
Number of Jobs: 1
Location(s): HD1 2TG
Position type: Permanent
Grade: Grade 10
Join Our Council’s Capital Development & Delivery Team as an Assistant Project Manager
This is an exciting and challenging time, and we want to expand our team that manages and delivers construction-related projects to achieve the Council’s ambitions.
Are you a skilled Assistant Project Manager ready to take on impactful, large-scale projects? Join our dynamic team and make a real difference in our community by helping us shape the future of Kirklees! This is your chance to work on major capital investments that transform schools, leisure centres, offices, heritage sites, and more.
The Role and Team
The advertised role forms part of the Council’s Capital Development and Delivery team, which provides Client-side construction-based project management and quantity surveying services to the Council. The team delivers a wide variety of major projects and programmes involving new build and extension/remodelling schemes relating to schools, leisure centres, offices, depots, and listed buildings. This involves large-scale Capital investment.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager with a strong background in the delivery of Client-side Project Management elements of construction projects.
The postholder must have:
* A construction-related qualification to an HND or professional qualification level, or be working towards one.
* Relevant experience associated with the role.
* A proven track record of working on the delivery of Capital programmes and portfolios of projects from inception through to completion, as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Client-side Team.
* Highly developed interpersonal, organisational, and negotiation skills.
* The ability to work in a high-profile and demanding environment, working to tight deadlines.
* The ability to work flexibly as an individual and as part of a team.
* The ability to travel independently to and from locations away from the office, such as construction sites or consultant’s offices. Individuals need to be able to visit construction sites and ascend and descend scaffolding during accompanied visits.
If you’re a proactive, team-oriented individual with strong negotiation skills and the flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment, we want to meet you!
What’s In It for You?
We value our team members and provide a supportive, flexible work environment with great benefits:
* Support to continue your own personal professional development.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Up to 33.5 days annual leave entitlement, plus 8 bank holidays.
* Family-friendly policies to support your work-life balance.
* Discounts on travel, parking, and gym memberships.
* Credit Union access and a comprehensive health & wellbeing package.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Tell us how your skills and experience align with our vision. Show us in your application how you meet the criteria listed in the Employee Specification of the Job Profile.
This post currently has an additional Retention Payment of £2,000 per year (subject to annual review), which is split into two fixed payments - £1,000 in June and £1,000 in December. You would become eligible for the next payment following successful completion of your probationary period and a minimum of 6 months continuous employment at the Council.
In your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlisting criteria detailed in the Employee Specification section of the Job Profile.
We look forward to having you join us in building a brighter future for Kirklees!
For more information about this post please contact Steven Mawhinney – Strategic Manager Capital Development on 01484 221000.
Apply now and let’s get started!
Christopher French is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. If you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
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