Project Manager

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Job Description

We are holding a Fife Council jobs fair on the 30th of October from 10am - 2pm at the Glen Pavilion, Dunfermline. We will be on hand to talk about the vacancies we have on offer and what it's like to work with the council. There will also be a chance to get support from our job clubs and employability teams and can offer help with the online application process. Please pop along on the day to find out more.

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 18 November 2024

Closing Date: Sunday 10 November 2024

Contract Type: Permanent - Multiple Vacancies Available

Salary: FC9 £44,225.49 - £53,141.91 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern: 36 Hours per week (Part time available)

Location: Bankhead Central, Glenrothes

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement

Job Description

Are you an experienced self-motivated property or construction Project Manager with customer service at the forefront of all that you do? Are you a highly organised team player who communicates well? If so, this role could be for you!

Affordable Housing is a priority for Fife Council and our investment represents one of the largest new build delivery programmes in Scotland. Our target is to maximise the delivery of new build affordable housing within Fife.

We have exciting opportunities for an experienced and driven Project Managers to join our team to lead new build affordable housing projects that deliver the outcomes set within the Local Housing Strategy 2022 - 2027. The successful candidates will liaise with developers contracted to deliver housing ensuring timeous delivery of units on budget to the council specification.

The post holder will work on a hybrid approach based in Bankhead, Glenrothes but also working from home and at various construction sites. You will be a key member of the Affordable Housing Team and will be expected to undertake a range of Project Management duties involving the planning, supervision and delivery of new build affordable housing construction related projects.

You would be required to;

• Lead, manage and have oversight of all areas of affordable housing new build projects, delivering successful project outcomes in all areas, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and commitment to customer care.
• Be responsible for ensuring the regulatory obligations and statutory requirements are met through the delivery of the contract works and that standards and targets are met.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with everyone associated with each project and the wider community including tenants, owner occupiers, other council services, utilities, and external agencies.
• Provide operational, strategic, and contractual direction for the project team.
• Set a personal example in health safety and environmental matters through strong and visible leadership.
• Maintain high standards in environmental awareness and behaviour.
• Drive quality delivery through effective planning and right first-time delivery.
• Adopt, maintain, and promote cost-conscious management through efficient use of all resources.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the client, supervisory team, and the supply chain.
• Maintain personal contact with key clients and stakeholders, and demonstrate high levels of commitment to their requirements.
• Ensure realistic programmes are prepared, managed, monitored, reviewed, and updated according to the requirements of the project and contract.
• Ensure processes are in place for the preparation, review and briefing of method statements, activity plans and risk assessments and measures implemented to ensure they are reviewed and updated accordingly.
• Ensure systems are in place for the successful commercial and financial management of the project, ensuring all project expenditure commitments (orders, contracts, budgets etc) and all valuations, certificates and payment are promptly and properly authorised, controlled and monitored

A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for.

The Person

The ideal candidate will possess qualifications and experience that includes:

• A relevant property or construction related Degree/Project Management qualification.
• considerable experience of project management and project planning techniques and be familiar with quality management and financial monitoring processes.
• Must have a good knowledge of building construction and be used to working with contract documentation.
• Have a strong track record of successful project delivery and project management within construction ideally with affordable housing projects.
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership and management capabilities commensurate with such a role.
• Detailed working knowledge of the civil construction environment and forms of contract used.
• Experience of working with Microsoft IT packages including MS Project and be proficient in the use of Excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to travel throughout Fife

Further Information

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We are currently shaping our future workstyles however, in light of current advice, we are introducing blended home/office working that will include office access days each week with homeworking for the remainder of your working time.

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact: Michael O'Gorman, Service Manager via email - Michael.Ogorman@fife.gov.uk or Andy Saum, Programme Manager New Build Affordable Housing via email - Andy.Saum@fife.gov.uk