Role Responsibility We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a passion for project management to join our expanding Capital and Strategic Programme Team, responsible for delivering a multitude of infrastructure projects across Kent. As an Assistant Project Manager, you will play a crucial role supporting a range of projects, leading on specific project activities, where appropriate and providing advice and support to managers within the Directorate, in order to ensure effective project implementation in line with budgets and timescales. In your role, you will be instrumental in providing high-quality service supporting on the delivery of the projects from inception through to completion ensuring stakeholder and communication management is exemplary. The role requires the successful candidate to support the delivery of projects both within and across Directorates and partnership agencies, utilising recognised project management methodologies to ensure that all projects are delivered effectively, to the required standard within the agreed deadlines and in accordance with existing and new Directorate and corporate policies and procedures. Requirements Level 4 Qualification or equivalent professional qualification in Property/Project Management (e.g. RICS/CIOB/APM) Experience of working in a project management environment Experience of multi-agency working within the building sector Able to work on own initiative, taking responsibility for actions and demonstrates a professional ability. Good organisational ability, demonstrating sound project and financial management. Be innovative and a motivator. An understanding of local government and the expectations of service users Knowledge of RIBA Project Stages, BIM, Government Soft Landings, Modern Methods of Construction. High level of computer literacy Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines Strong communication skills This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. Contact Details For more information about the role, please contact David Mounter on 03000 413731. About The Company Work that works for you and us - let’s talk flexibility KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work. Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply. Job Description & Person Specification Job Description