3 Project Management jobs in Chard, Somerset

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• A strong up to date knowledge of project management in a construction environment, including key construction processes.
• A relevant degree and / or professional level qualification in project management and / or equivalent experience.
• The confidence to direct the training and development of junior staff in the Construction Project Management team, providing coaching, mentoring and professional leadership support as required on behalf of the Principal Construction Project Manager.
• The ability to manage multiple stakeholders, prior experience of working in a Local Government or Public Sector environment would also be useful.
• The ability to work at pace, while managing workloads efficiently and effectively to achieve results.
• An attention to detail for the maintenance of project files and regular reporting of financial and programme data.
  
  The Council requires a wide-ranging portfolio of properties to deliver services for the people of Somerset including leisure centres, depots, schools, offices and commercial estates and you'll take on a key role to manage, deliver and supervise a range of complex and significant £multi-million construction projects, delivering these to achieve the strategic goals of the council.
We are looking for an experienced and professional Senior Project Manager to retain sole responsibility for the delivery of some of the department's largest construction schemes. They will need to ensure that financial risks are managed effectively and that projects are delivered on time and to agreed quality and design standards. The appointed person will provide strong technical and commercial oversight, whilst managing a wide range of stakeholder relationships, leading projects from RIBA stages 2 - 6. The role will require representing the Strategic Asset Management department and working with internal client departments, giving professional advice and managing external consultants where appointed.


• 33 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Take on a leading role within a small, supportive team
• Salary is £40,476 -£44,711 per annum, We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:
• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our
• Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
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