Programme Manager

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an opportunity for a Programme Manager on a 3 months contract with the possibility of an extension.

Role purpose:

• Lead and manage a team of project management staff and professional services consultants in the delivery of a wide range of capital projects. This is a “hands-on” delivery role and the post holder will be required to deal at a senior level with stakeholders, consultancy organisations and major construction companies, bringing effective programme management and co-ordination of capital works and management of their inter-dependencies including oversight of any risks and issues arising.
• With responsibility for delivering range of fabric, fire safety and associated M&E works, in the value of circa. £30m – £40m per annum, this role will also lead on stakeholder consultation and resident engagement during the delivery phase, so the need for excellent communication will be a main driver for this high profile role
• Making sure of effective quality assurance and integrity across the whole works programme. Concentrating inwardly on the internal consistency of the programme and outwardly on its coherence with infrastructure planning, interfaces with other programmes and corporate, technical and specialist standards.
• To provide leadership on health and safety policy, ensuring relevant legislative compliance is adhered to, within the service area and lead on the seamless handover to clients and the internal asset team.

Outcomes and Objectives:

• The post holder will work collaboratively with all Heads of Service to develop and implement a capital works programme that will drive up performance and make a positive contribution towards the Property Management Division’s wider objectives and programmes.
• Be responsible for the ongoing development of the programme and project plan(s), working closely with property data and contract resourcing teams to develop packages of works for procurement and delivery
• The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of programming, management and delivery of projects and making sure programmes and project(s) are delivered to the appropriate quality, on time and within budget
• Lead on management of the programme budget and make sure budget monitoring and planning information is prepared in a timely and accurate manner and that budgets are contained within cash limits. This will include administration of contract variations such as compensation events, extension of time requests, administration of liquidated and ascertained damages as well as control of cost.
• Responsible for progress monitoring and reporting, escalating risks and issues in a timely manner.
• Understand and comply as appropriate with the client’s governance arrangements
• To work with the key stakeholders on the development of schemes through the approvals process, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities exist and that schemes are progressed in line with affordability requirements and overall programme timetable.
• To work effectively in a management environment e.g. within a wider organisational structure or buildings made up of staff over whom you have no authority for example school staff.

Technical Knowledge and Experience:

• Thorough knowledge of the construction market and the processes to co-ordinate resources and deliver completed projects
• Strong knowledge of construction project and programme management methodologies
• A sound knowledge of the principles of construction programme delivery including Planning considerations, Building Control processes, logistical arrangements, procurement and contract administration
• A minimum of five years relevant experience in the public or private sector including: Successful track record in delivering complex capital works projects; Experience of programme planning, monitoring and implementation; Direct management of staff and project consultants in the delivery of projects; Financial management including budget preparation, resource planning and monitoring
• Numerate, with strong IT skills
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills

If this sounds like you, please contact Pocholo!