Assets Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assets Project Manager to lead the delivery of construction, refurbishment and associated projects across the Council's property portfolio. The postholder will also manage contractual arrangements, contractor performance and Homes England funding programmes to support the Council's strategic investment ambitions. Key Requirements:-

• Lead and manage construction, refurbishment and planned maintenance projects from inception to completion.
• Manage project budgets, procurement activities, contracts and financial performance.
• Oversee contractors, consultants and suppliers to ensure quality, value for money and programme delivery.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, Fire Safety legislation, Building Regulations and other statutory requirements.
• Undertake surveys, condition assessments, feasibility studies and preparation of specifications and tender documentation.
• Manage Homes England funding applications, grant claims and audit requirements.
• Prepare reports and briefings for senior managers, elected members and stakeholders.
• Build effective working relationships with residents, contractors, consultants and internal teams.
  
  Experience managing construction, capital investment, refurbishment or planned maintenance projects within either the public or private sector.
• Experience of contract administration, including JCT contracts.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Experience of managing contractor and supplier relationships.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, procurement and contract management.
• NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline, or willingness to work towards this qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
Line management responsibility for the Team which includes a Project Support Officer and Clerk of Works. This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Our Council Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is a small authority with BIG values. We take pride in serving the residents of our borough and look to provide value for money services. We aim to work to the best of our abilities with honesty, integrity and place particular importance on working together. Why join us?...... Situated in the heart of England, Nuneaton and Bedworth shares excellent rail and motorway links to the rest of the country. We offer a wide range of job opportunities from refuse and cleansing roles, which directly serve our local community, to behind the scenes administrative roles; providing essential support to our front line professionals.

A wide range of benefits including competitive salaries that are based on our competency framework and paid according to the scoring of the job profile, to ensure that all roles performing the same duties are paid equally. A generous annual leave entitlement. Our employees receive 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service. Plus all bank holidays. A wide range of learning and development opportunities. We recognise our employees as a valuable resource and are therefore committed to the investment of time and financial resources to support the learning and development of our workforce. We offer a wide range of learning prospects, which to name a few include: In-house training sessions, E-learning modules, Leadership and management development programmes and a Post Entry Training scheme Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which provides a secure future income, independent of share prices and stock market fluctuations. To help your pension grow, the Council meets the balance of the cost of providing your benefits into the LGPS. Health and Wellbeing initiatives- Including health checks and MOT's. Employees also receive discounted gym and leisure membership. Wider Wallets - all our employees gain access to offers and permanent discounts to everyday savings, ranging from discounts on high street stores to offers on days outs. Travel, car allowances and schemes - mileage allowances are paid for using cars/cycles for Council business. In addition, Level 1 car users are provided with a car park pass. We also operate a Cycle salary sacrifice scheme. Work-life balance -. We have a number of initiatives in place to support flexible working including, flexible working policy, flexitime scheme and family related leave schemes. Armed Force Covenant - We are proud signatories of the Armed Force Covenant and actively work to ensure that we continue to deliver on our commitment as stated in the Covenant. We were recently awarded the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award. We have a range of internal processes and policies to support our Armed Forces Communities. What we look for……. We seek candidates that can adapt to change and welcome new challenges. We look for those that share our values and take pride in what they do.