Project Manager - Construction Management (Project)

Who You Are

Whilst this interim role is, essentially, a project manager it would be desirable for the candidate to have knowledge of the Planning system and of the relevant laws associated with Highways and Environmental Health as statutory consultees on conditions relating to demolition and construction of approved planning applications. This is predominantly a remote working role however the candidate will be expected to attend regular Teams meetings to liaise with relevant officers and to update on the project. There may be an occasional requirement for site meetings. Higher National Diploma in Building Studies or equivalent formal qualification, extensive experience in direct management of surveyors delivering works to a commercial property portfolio. Significant experience as a Chartered Construction manager or Chartered building engineer working directly on commercial properties. Experience of working within a large Corporate/ Civil service/ Local Government office environment creating complete project tender packs and managing projects from feasibility/ design through to completion.

What the job involves

The role will include the following:

• Liaison with the relevant teams which feed into the assessment of such plans, particularly Highways, Environmental Health and Planning, to ensure that requirements are met
• Initiate a process map indicating how DCMPs will be assessed, negotiated and approved / not approved and how the DCMP officers will interact with Highways, Environmental Health, Planning and Developers/Contractors
• Establish where best to place the posts within the existing structure and within what teams
• Draw up job descriptions (JD) for the DCMP officers, agreed the JDs with the relevant teams, HR and Trades Unions
• Oversee the recruitment of suitable candidates into the DCMP officer roles