Job Description

The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering projects on time, to budget and to the required quality.

The Council in the New Year will be commencing a new 10 year Framework Agreement with three different contractors, you will be expected to work across all three of the work streams and on all of the different work activities as identified above.

Duties as follows:

Be responsible for all aspects of Project Management for a number of projects

and co-ordinate the work of other staff relating to those projects. Ensure that

projects are delivered on time, to budget and to the required quality.

Carry out duties of a Client Representative or Lead Designer, in accordance

with TPC Term Partnering Contract 2005 and any subsequent amendments

thereto and, as a member of a multi-disciplinary partnering team, participate in

risk management and value engineering exercises.

Provide all services in line with recognised professional standards, ie. ARB,

Ensure that all the information required by the Council in relation to a

project is provided in the form and at the time required (including but not

limited to) :-

• Tender Acceptance Reports for Senior Management
• Information required by Home Ownership Services for the purposes of
• leaseholder consultation and leasehold service charge calculation
• Regular (monthly) progress reports and project status forms
• Entry of data onto property database
• Provision of data in relation to works affecting energy efficiency
• Completion of timesheets

Ensure effective lines of communication exist between all members of the

project team, colleagues and Senior Management; to this end provide up to

date monitoring information as and when required, prepare project reports,

attend meetings etc

Ensure that projects are effectively co-ordinated with any other planned works

taking place on the same block or estate

Attend and where necessary, chair evening meetings with residents and

demonstrate a high level of customer commitment.

Ensure appropriate development of project briefs and feasibility studies.

Provide advice for the Group Leader regarding changes needed to project

briefs, where appropriate

Ensure the highest standard of design, budget control and contract

management on all projects, paying particular regard to health and safety,

accessibility, energy efficiency, sustainability and maintenance in accordance with the Council's procedures.

Provide advice and guidance as appropriate concerning contract

procurement, design and preparation of schemes, specifications, estimates,

selection of materials and equipment, contract and project management matters.

Ensure work is in accordance with required standards and current regulations.

Undertake investigation and practical research, if required, in relation to new techniques, products and services within the building industry.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A recognised construction-related qualification to at least HNC or HND level with a demonstrable track record as a project manager on cyclical projects. Or Several years' experience of surveying or maintenance, including a proven track record as a project manager, delivering large and moderately complex projects within fee levels and cost guidelines. Must be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of building construction and design, maintenance, repair and refurbishment in relation to public sector housing and / or other public buildings from inception to completion Thorough knowledge of building legislation and the Building Regulations. Thorough knowledge of building construction, ability to write specifications, obtain planning permission. Ability to write technical reports. Ability to prepare project programmes, plan and deliver projects according to the programme within budgets and fees and to monitor and control costs at all stages. Ability to assist in developing, planning and implementing policy for the Capital Programme