Project Manager

Location: Ealing

Salary: £52,116 - £54,129 per annum (inclusive) Grade 13

The Role

The Projects Delivery Unit (PDU) is seeking an experienced, proactive and energetic Project Manager to join its project management team, working alongside a multidisciplined team of professionals to support the Council’s development portfolio. Previous experience of working in a Local Authority environment; schools, leisure and with other public sector institutions would be advantageous.

The successful applicant will be based in Perceval House and working around the borough of Ealing, needing to be highly self-motivated and possessing a firm commercial grounding.

This is a full-time and permanent post with a minimum requirement of 2 days per week in the office.

The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage projects in line with the Council’s approved Gateways, liaising with designers, contractors, stakeholders and end-users as necessary;
• Carry out Project Manager duties and services in accordance with the Council’s management processes, such as the BILD reporting system and the Council’s Project Gateways.
• Develop, agree and manage project commercial strategies, ensuring compliance within the Council’s Contract Procurement Rules and processes. Work in coordination with the Quantity Surveying team and wider PDU in relation to contract variations and procurement advice.
• Managing JCT suite of contracts and other forms of contract. Acting where necessary as contract administrator.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks, plan and coordinate projects with key stakeholders.
• Manage project teams of in-house and external professionals and provide direction to consultants and contractors.
• Ensuring that project teams and supervised staff comply with Health and Safety legislation and follow Council H&S policy and procedures.
• Monitor and contribute to management of project and program budgets
• Managing individual small to medium sized projects and programs of work of varying size, from by example £50,000 – £5million+, often from inception though to the end of the defect’s liability period.
• Act were, necessary in a supporting role on larger projects
• Act as an ambassador for the Council’s Economy and Sustainability directorate, championing best practice.

About you:

This is an exciting role which will give the successful candidate a broad experience in a projects reaching across the Council’s various directorates.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be dynamic, an effective communicator and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Be adaptable and have a flexible working style with ability to pick up and independently lead a wide range of different tasks.
• Have experience of project and programme management practices and tools and putting these into practice.
• Have the ability to work under pressure to challenging timetables and manage a varied workload with competing priorities.
• Professional outlook with high standards of integrity

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable council, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Closing date: 14th October 2024

This role is subject to Ealing’s enhanced vetting process.

Ealing is a richly diverse borough in west London, with the third most ethnically diverse local population in the UK.

They are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. They believe that diversity is their strength, and they strive to create a workplace that reflects the diverse communities they serve. Their policies and practices are designed to promote equality and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. They celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to their team, and they are dedicated to building a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive.