In this role you will provide support and assistance to the Infrastructure Projects team by assisting in project management to support the development and delivery of multiple major infrastructure projects including flood protection, roads and bridges, active travel and other transport initiatives. Typical tasks would include development of Business Cases, monitoring project costs, programme and risks, stakeholder engagement, commercial and procurement activities and document management.
You will have an HND or above in Construction Project Management or other recognised relevant subject. We look for core skills for all our graduate posts which are:
* Good written and oral communication
* Interpersonal
* Organisation
* Project management
* Report writing
* Team working
* Computer skills including use of MS Office
* Ability to use your initiative and organise your own workload
Falkirk Council is a council of the future. A community of over 7,000 employees striving to create better lives for all of our residents., At Falkirk Council, we strive to create positive change in our community by empowering our people to make a difference. We are a team-oriented, purpose-driven organisation focused on creating positive change. Be a part of something bigger, be part of our future, and come work with us.
We are looking for people who share our values and want to make a real impact in our communities. Our values: Responsive, Innovative, Trusted, and Ambitious (RITA) shape everything we do.
* Responsive: We embrace technology and modern ways of working to deliver services that meet customer needs every day.
* Innovative: We celebrate creativity and learning to inspire new solutions that make Falkirk a great place to live, learn, work, and visit.
* Trusted: We remove barriers and empower people with the skills to lead independent, fulfilling lives.
* Ambitious: We work together to create sustainable services that make a lasting difference.
This role offers hybrid working, allowing employees to work both from home and in Council locations, to support business needs. We promote a balanced approach, ensuring staff have the right environment to collaborate with colleagues while also having the option to work independently when appropriate. This post is temporary until August 2027 due to a temporary project.