To lead and manage the successful delivery of capital projects and activities that support the overall vision for the Council/locality.
In doing so, ensure that results are delivered to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and costs.Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.Our Major Projects and Capital Delivery Team is a forward thinking service offering a range of construction related disciplines across the council.
We provide design, project management and financial/contract management services from Options Feasibility to Completion (RIBA to ).Reporting to the Head of Construction & Development you'll be responsible for leading and managing a team delivering a wide variety of education retail, leisure, and other construction projects.
The service is currently managing a wide range of projects ranging from major schemes such as Chester and Crewe Archives, conservation projects on listed buildings, general council building works through to an extensive school improvement programme.Your role will be to lead on the range of projects within the Capital Programme and deliver effectively to the Council Plan.
You'll also lead on stakeholder relationships with client services and ensure that consultant teams and direct reports are operating within council regulations and contract procedure rules.You'll be educated to degree level or equivalent and have experience of leading and manging consultant and staff teams, in addition to a track record of the successful delivery of the types of projects listed above.
Demonstration of the ability to successfully manage and negotiate with contractors and consultants is essential.
We priorities the wellbeing of our workforce and enable those with ambition to reach their full potential through structured training programmes, as well as individual coaching and mentoring.
You'll work on interesting and ambitious projects that have a direct positive impact on people's lives in the borough of Cheshire West and Chester.A driving licence is essential for this role.Please note, we reserve the option to close this advert early, once sufficient applicants have applied.
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment.
Please see the for more information.Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £ per hour for all contracted hours.