Senior Development Construction Project Manager

Reference: 345353

Posted:
Closing date:

Location:

Wokingham Salary: 67991 - 74435/year

Type:
Full time

Employer:

Wokingham Borough Council Contact:
Tim Searle Email:
Tim.

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We have an excellent opportunity available for a dynamic and experienced Senior Development & Construction Project Manager to join our Commercial Property Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full time, permanent basis.

The Senior Development Project Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of complex and high-value development, regeneration and construction projects across the Commercial Property portfolio. The post holder will provide strategic oversight and project management expertise from initial feasibility, business case development and planning through to construction, handover and post-completion review.

The role has direct line management responsibility for three Development Project Managers, providing leadership, mentoring, performance management and professional development to ensure the successful delivery of the Council's capital programme. The Senior Development Project Manager will oversee project governance, programme performance, risk management and monitoring of project budgets, whilst taking personal responsibility for the most complex, high-risk and commercially significant projects.

Working collaboratively with internal services, Members, consultants, contractors and external partners, the post holder will ensure complex development and construction projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the Council's strategic objectives, supporting the effective management and enhancement of the Council's commercial and operational property portfolio.

Benefits Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
Generous Annual Leave - 31-36 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working GP Helpline
- Available 7 days a week Employee Assistance Programme
- Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines Free Onsite Gym
- Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham Salary Sacrifice Schemes
- Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes

Local & Lifestyle Discounts
- Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

Move through Menopause Course Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more Learning & Development Opportunities Employee Networks And more!

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the delivery of the Council's most complex and high-value Capital Programme construction, regeneration and development projects, from inception to completion, to time, budget and service client satisfaction, and in line with the Council's procurement rules and regulations.

Provide line management support and professional leadership to a team of three Development Project Managers, ensuring the effective prioritisation, resourcing and delivery of projects across the programme. Oversee the appointment and management of external consultants and contractors on spatial planning, property, highway, construction and other commissions which contribute to the planning, appraisal and delivery of development sites.

Ensure all development proposals represent value for money and the optimum use of Council resources through on-going financial appraisal, assessment and production of robust business cases.

Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.

Monitor construction project progress and provide…