We are seeking a talented Principal Engineer to join our client development infrastructure Team in London, focusing on civil and infrastructure engineering for land and property development projects. You will work within a team driving the design development process and leading the preparation of design documentation, drawings, and technical reports to advise our clients, collaborators, and stakeholders from strategy through to construction. What's on offer • Hybrid / Flexible working • Holiday buy/sell scheme • Regular performance reviews • Clear progression path • ICE Chartership support • Private medical insurance • Inclusive and diverse environment The role • Leading day to day technical delivery of civil engineering consultancy services to support our clients through all stages of the project life cycle from feasibility and concept design through to planning, detailed design, and construction. • You will be supported by a team of experienced and developing technical staff of various grades, to whom you will be expected to provide guidance and support as appropriate. • Involvement in high profile client engagement, stakeholder management, design team collaboration (both internal and with other external multidisciplinary professionals), and project management. • Being responsible for, or actively engaged in, ensuring your projects are delivered within budget, on programme, and to the required quality for technical and legal compliance. • Providing technical expertise in drainage, SuDS, flood risk, highways, streetscape, earthworks, and utilities to all types of land, property and infrastructure development projects across all sectors and clients. • Providing project leadership on several varied multi-disciplinary projects acting as Project Manager where required. What you need to succeed • Knowledge of and experience in highway design, drainage strategies and technical design, flood risk assessments and management, utility design and planning as well as a good working knowledge of the development sector. • The ability to use or direct and check the use of relevant software including Micro Drainage, Info Drainage, Civils 3D and/or PDS. • Experience of liaison with clients, co-professionals and design teams, and competence in liaising with highway, water, statutory and local authorities to negotiate the necessary outline and detailed technical approvals and statutory agreements typically relating to development projects. • A good knowledge of the relevant legal processes, planning, design, design software, technical consents process, adoption and contract procedures for the provision of sewers, SuDS, highways and utilities to new developments and regeneration projects and how if, applied effectively, these skills combine to add value to a client's development proposal. • The ability to produce infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations and construction drawings. • A good knowledge of the relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design Guidance, SuDS Manual and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals. • Good written and spoken communication skills and are aware of current and emerging technical and planning guidance on climate change and sustainability.
May 11, 2024
Full time
We are seeking a talented Principal Engineer to join our client development infrastructure Team in London, focusing on civil and infrastructure engineering for land and property development projects. You will work within a team driving the design development process and leading the preparation of design documentation, drawings, and technical reports to advise our clients, collaborators, and stakeholders from strategy through to construction. What's on offer • Hybrid / Flexible working • Holiday buy/sell scheme • Regular performance reviews • Clear progression path • ICE Chartership support • Private medical insurance • Inclusive and diverse environment The role • Leading day to day technical delivery of civil engineering consultancy services to support our clients through all stages of the project life cycle from feasibility and concept design through to planning, detailed design, and construction. • You will be supported by a team of experienced and developing technical staff of various grades, to whom you will be expected to provide guidance and support as appropriate. • Involvement in high profile client engagement, stakeholder management, design team collaboration (both internal and with other external multidisciplinary professionals), and project management. • Being responsible for, or actively engaged in, ensuring your projects are delivered within budget, on programme, and to the required quality for technical and legal compliance. • Providing technical expertise in drainage, SuDS, flood risk, highways, streetscape, earthworks, and utilities to all types of land, property and infrastructure development projects across all sectors and clients. • Providing project leadership on several varied multi-disciplinary projects acting as Project Manager where required. What you need to succeed • Knowledge of and experience in highway design, drainage strategies and technical design, flood risk assessments and management, utility design and planning as well as a good working knowledge of the development sector. • The ability to use or direct and check the use of relevant software including Micro Drainage, Info Drainage, Civils 3D and/or PDS. • Experience of liaison with clients, co-professionals and design teams, and competence in liaising with highway, water, statutory and local authorities to negotiate the necessary outline and detailed technical approvals and statutory agreements typically relating to development projects. • A good knowledge of the relevant legal processes, planning, design, design software, technical consents process, adoption and contract procedures for the provision of sewers, SuDS, highways and utilities to new developments and regeneration projects and how if, applied effectively, these skills combine to add value to a client's development proposal. • The ability to produce infrastructure masterplans, site appraisals, technical reports, design calculations and construction drawings. • A good knowledge of the relevant design codes such as Water UK Sewerage Sector Guidance, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design Guidance, SuDS Manual and are well versed in the preparation of drawings for contract documentation and technical approvals. • Good written and spoken communication skills and are aware of current and emerging technical and planning guidance on climate change and sustainability.
Be part of Calderdale's Next Chapter Major Projects in Regeneration & Strategy About Our Client We're looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Regeneration and Strategy Directorate here at Calderdale Council. You will be joining us at an exciting time as we transform Calderdale through an unprecedented level of investment with Calderdle's Next Chapter. Calderdale is located almost exactly halfway between Manchester and Leeds, at the heart of the Yorkshire Pennines and the region boasts some of the best known landmarks in Britain, many of which feature in Film and TV. We think Calderdale is a great place to live today, but we hope that tomorrow it will be even better, and this role will be part of the Major Projects team, under Regeneration & Strategy, delivering capital projects to regenerate the Borough and improve infrastructure for people who live, work and visit Calderdale. Job Description As Senior Project Manager you will work with directorate sponsors and external partners to deliver capital projects to the Council's highways, buildings and schools and is delivered across three specific programmes: You will work on West Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund , providing improvements to highways to increase traffic flow and encourage walking, cycling and wheeling. You will bring significant expertise in Construction, Engineering, Highways or related disciplines of Project Management to the successful delivery of major works ranging in value from c 10 - c 60 million, or managing elements of larger schemes related to Calderdale's ambitious regeneration portfolio; Calderdale Next Chapter. You will ensure projects are effectively driven forward, using your tenacity and excellent communication skills to progress projects effectively. You will produce and present business cases, monitor and prioritise projects Green Book methodology and proactively identify, manage and mitigate project risk.Responsibilities will include stakeholder engagement and management, including public consultation and liaison with political members and council leaders. You will lead and coordinate project meetings, internal teams and represent projects with internal and external stakeholders. Having an ambitious approach to project delivery, with the right manner of communication will be key to the success of this positionYou will employ and manage a wide range of multi-disciplinary teams consisting of consultants, contractors and suppliers, managing budgets, providing forecasts and establishing project milestones and constraints, so an ability to understand technical information and translate into accessible language will be an integral part of the role. The Successful Applicant A skilled project management professional with a background in engineering, construction, design, related discipline at degree level. Experience delivering complex construction, buildings or regeneration projects through multiple stages of the project lifecycle. A strong understanding of Council or public sector procurement processes, and regulation Detailed understanding of contract procurement strategies in the construction and public sectors An excellent communicator and leader, with experience compiling and monitoring project budgets and managing diverse multidisciplinary teams Prince 2, APM, NEC3 or NEC4 would all be advantageous to your application, but not essential. An understanding of how investment through capital projects can facilitate positive change and contribute to Thriving Towns and Places, and demonstrable desire to make a difference. What's on Offer This role offers a starting salary of 46,464 Grade P012 and a 5,000 market supplement on top of this salary. This salary is subject to a Pay Award, so there will be an increase which is yet to be confirmed. The salary will increase in increments up to top of the band at Grade P015 which is 49,498. Benefits on offer include: Flexible working and the ability to work from home. Highly competitive pension scheme with West Yorkshire Pension Fund. Extensive training and development. Holidays: A minimum of 26 days plus bank holidays Five extra days after five years continuous local government service. The option to buy more. Family Friendly policies to support parental leave A range of Employee Network groups, which include Race Charter, LGBTQ and Disability Forum. Next Steps Please visit our recruitment site for wider information around the role. Steph McKay at Michael Page is exclusively managing this vacancy and all applications will be managed by her. Apply online here or by sending your CV via email to Steph, and your application will be considered upon receipt. For more information about the role and to express your interest, contact her on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion. Closing date for applications for this role is 10am on Tuesday 28th May Interviews will be held on the 6th or 7th of June. Michael Page are exclusively managing this recruitment campaign, so all internal, external and third party applications will be put through the same process. Ref Code: MPJN(phone number removed)Z
May 10, 2024
Full time
Be part of Calderdale's Next Chapter Major Projects in Regeneration & Strategy About Our Client We're looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Regeneration and Strategy Directorate here at Calderdale Council. You will be joining us at an exciting time as we transform Calderdale through an unprecedented level of investment with Calderdle's Next Chapter. Calderdale is located almost exactly halfway between Manchester and Leeds, at the heart of the Yorkshire Pennines and the region boasts some of the best known landmarks in Britain, many of which feature in Film and TV. We think Calderdale is a great place to live today, but we hope that tomorrow it will be even better, and this role will be part of the Major Projects team, under Regeneration & Strategy, delivering capital projects to regenerate the Borough and improve infrastructure for people who live, work and visit Calderdale. Job Description As Senior Project Manager you will work with directorate sponsors and external partners to deliver capital projects to the Council's highways, buildings and schools and is delivered across three specific programmes: You will work on West Yorkshire Plus Transport Fund , providing improvements to highways to increase traffic flow and encourage walking, cycling and wheeling. You will bring significant expertise in Construction, Engineering, Highways or related disciplines of Project Management to the successful delivery of major works ranging in value from c 10 - c 60 million, or managing elements of larger schemes related to Calderdale's ambitious regeneration portfolio; Calderdale Next Chapter. You will ensure projects are effectively driven forward, using your tenacity and excellent communication skills to progress projects effectively. You will produce and present business cases, monitor and prioritise projects Green Book methodology and proactively identify, manage and mitigate project risk.Responsibilities will include stakeholder engagement and management, including public consultation and liaison with political members and council leaders. You will lead and coordinate project meetings, internal teams and represent projects with internal and external stakeholders. Having an ambitious approach to project delivery, with the right manner of communication will be key to the success of this positionYou will employ and manage a wide range of multi-disciplinary teams consisting of consultants, contractors and suppliers, managing budgets, providing forecasts and establishing project milestones and constraints, so an ability to understand technical information and translate into accessible language will be an integral part of the role. The Successful Applicant A skilled project management professional with a background in engineering, construction, design, related discipline at degree level. Experience delivering complex construction, buildings or regeneration projects through multiple stages of the project lifecycle. A strong understanding of Council or public sector procurement processes, and regulation Detailed understanding of contract procurement strategies in the construction and public sectors An excellent communicator and leader, with experience compiling and monitoring project budgets and managing diverse multidisciplinary teams Prince 2, APM, NEC3 or NEC4 would all be advantageous to your application, but not essential. An understanding of how investment through capital projects can facilitate positive change and contribute to Thriving Towns and Places, and demonstrable desire to make a difference. What's on Offer This role offers a starting salary of 46,464 Grade P012 and a 5,000 market supplement on top of this salary. This salary is subject to a Pay Award, so there will be an increase which is yet to be confirmed. The salary will increase in increments up to top of the band at Grade P015 which is 49,498. Benefits on offer include: Flexible working and the ability to work from home. Highly competitive pension scheme with West Yorkshire Pension Fund. Extensive training and development. Holidays: A minimum of 26 days plus bank holidays Five extra days after five years continuous local government service. The option to buy more. Family Friendly policies to support parental leave A range of Employee Network groups, which include Race Charter, LGBTQ and Disability Forum. Next Steps Please visit our recruitment site for wider information around the role. Steph McKay at Michael Page is exclusively managing this vacancy and all applications will be managed by her. Apply online here or by sending your CV via email to Steph, and your application will be considered upon receipt. For more information about the role and to express your interest, contact her on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion. Closing date for applications for this role is 10am on Tuesday 28th May Interviews will be held on the 6th or 7th of June. Michael Page are exclusively managing this recruitment campaign, so all internal, external and third party applications will be put through the same process. Ref Code: MPJN(phone number removed)Z
I'm currently looking for a Interim Client Side Project Manager for a local authority in North West England on an initial 6 month basis. You will be working on a range of projects within the education and leisure sectors, mainly managing New Build and refurbs on schools. Experience working on high value regeneration projects in local authorities is desirable. 3 days per week in the office, inside IR35. If of interest, please drop me an email or give me a call, interviews will take place over the next couple of weeks with an ASAP start. (phone number removed) Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.
May 10, 2024
Contractor
I'm currently looking for a Interim Client Side Project Manager for a local authority in North West England on an initial 6 month basis. You will be working on a range of projects within the education and leisure sectors, mainly managing New Build and refurbs on schools. Experience working on high value regeneration projects in local authorities is desirable. 3 days per week in the office, inside IR35. If of interest, please drop me an email or give me a call, interviews will take place over the next couple of weeks with an ASAP start. (phone number removed) Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.
Be part of Calderdale's Next Chapter Major Projects in Regeneration & Strategy About Our Client We're looking for two Project Managers to join our Regeneration and Strategy Directorate here at Calderdale Council. You will be joining us at an exciting time as we transform Calderdale through an unprecedented level of investment with Calderdale's Next Chapter. Calderdale is located almost exactly halfway between Manchester and Leeds, at the heart of the Yorkshire Pennines and the region boasts some of the best known landmarks in Britain, many of which feature in Film and TV. We think Calderdale is a great place to live today, but we hope that tomorrow it will be even better, and this role will be part of the Major Projects team, under Regeneration & Strategy, delivering capital projects to regenerate the Borough and improve infrastructure for people who live, work and visit Calderdale. Job Description As Project Manager, working as part of a team, you will work with directorate sponsors and external partners to deliver capital projects as part of the Highways and Infrastructure Programme, providing improvements to highways to increase traffic flow and encourage active and sustainable travel. You will bring your expertise in Construction, Engineering, Highways or related disciplines of Project Management to the successful delivery of major works ranging in value from c 10 - c 60 million, or managing elements of larger schemes related to Calderdale's ambitious regeneration portfolio; Calderdale Next Chapter. You will ensure projects are driven forward, using your tenacity and excellent communication skills to progress projects through key milestones. You will oversee the development of business cases in line with Green Book methodology, monitor and manage progress, and proactively identify, manage, mitigate and escalate project risk.Responsibilities will include stakeholder engagement and management, including public consultation and liaison with political members and council leaders. You will lead and coordinate project meetings, and represent projects with internal and external stakeholders. Having an ambitious approach to project delivery, with the right manner of communication will be key to the success of this position.You will manage and work with a wide range of multi-disciplinary teams consisting of consultants, contractors and suppliers; managing budgets, providing forecasts and establishing project milestones and constraints, so an ability to understand technical information and translate into accessible language will be an integral part of the role. The Successful Applicant A competent project management professional with a background in engineering, construction, design, or a related discipline at degree level. Experience delivering construction, highways, buildings or regeneration projects through multiple stages of the project lifecycle. An understanding of Council or public sector procurement processes and regulations would be an advantage Detailed understanding of commercial procurement strategies in the construction sector An excellent communicator at all levels, with experience compiling and monitoring project budgets and managing diverse multidisciplinary teams Prince 2, APM, NEC3 or NEC4 would all be advantageous to your application, but not essential. An understanding of how investment through capital projects can facilitate positive change and contribute to Thriving Towns and Places, and a demonstrable desire to make a difference. What's on Offer This role offers a starting salary of 43,421 at Grade P09. This salary is subject to a Pay Award, so there will be an increase from that amount which is yet to be confirmed. The salary will increase in increments up to top of the band at Grade P012 which is 46,464. Benefits on offer include: Flexible working and the ability to work from home. Highly competitive pension scheme with West Yorkshire Pension Fund. Extensive training and development. Holidays: A minimum of 26 days plus bank holidays Five extra days after five years continuous local government service. The option to buy more. Family Friendly policies to support parental leave A range of Employee Network groups, which include Race Charter, LGBTQ and Disability Forum. Next Steps Please visit our recruitment site for wider information around the role. Steph McKay at Michael Page is exclusively managing this vacancy and all applications will be managed by her. Apply online here or by sending your CV via email to Steph, and your application will be considered upon receipt. For more information about the role and to express your interest, contact her on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion. Closing date for applications for this role is 10am on Tuesday 28th May Interviews will be held on the 6th or 7th of June. Michael Page are exclusively managing this recruitment campaign, so all internal, external and third party applications will be put through the same process. Ref Code: MPJN(phone number removed)Z
May 10, 2024
Full time
Be part of Calderdale's Next Chapter Major Projects in Regeneration & Strategy About Our Client We're looking for two Project Managers to join our Regeneration and Strategy Directorate here at Calderdale Council. You will be joining us at an exciting time as we transform Calderdale through an unprecedented level of investment with Calderdale's Next Chapter. Calderdale is located almost exactly halfway between Manchester and Leeds, at the heart of the Yorkshire Pennines and the region boasts some of the best known landmarks in Britain, many of which feature in Film and TV. We think Calderdale is a great place to live today, but we hope that tomorrow it will be even better, and this role will be part of the Major Projects team, under Regeneration & Strategy, delivering capital projects to regenerate the Borough and improve infrastructure for people who live, work and visit Calderdale. Job Description As Project Manager, working as part of a team, you will work with directorate sponsors and external partners to deliver capital projects as part of the Highways and Infrastructure Programme, providing improvements to highways to increase traffic flow and encourage active and sustainable travel. You will bring your expertise in Construction, Engineering, Highways or related disciplines of Project Management to the successful delivery of major works ranging in value from c 10 - c 60 million, or managing elements of larger schemes related to Calderdale's ambitious regeneration portfolio; Calderdale Next Chapter. You will ensure projects are driven forward, using your tenacity and excellent communication skills to progress projects through key milestones. You will oversee the development of business cases in line with Green Book methodology, monitor and manage progress, and proactively identify, manage, mitigate and escalate project risk.Responsibilities will include stakeholder engagement and management, including public consultation and liaison with political members and council leaders. You will lead and coordinate project meetings, and represent projects with internal and external stakeholders. Having an ambitious approach to project delivery, with the right manner of communication will be key to the success of this position.You will manage and work with a wide range of multi-disciplinary teams consisting of consultants, contractors and suppliers; managing budgets, providing forecasts and establishing project milestones and constraints, so an ability to understand technical information and translate into accessible language will be an integral part of the role. The Successful Applicant A competent project management professional with a background in engineering, construction, design, or a related discipline at degree level. Experience delivering construction, highways, buildings or regeneration projects through multiple stages of the project lifecycle. An understanding of Council or public sector procurement processes and regulations would be an advantage Detailed understanding of commercial procurement strategies in the construction sector An excellent communicator at all levels, with experience compiling and monitoring project budgets and managing diverse multidisciplinary teams Prince 2, APM, NEC3 or NEC4 would all be advantageous to your application, but not essential. An understanding of how investment through capital projects can facilitate positive change and contribute to Thriving Towns and Places, and a demonstrable desire to make a difference. What's on Offer This role offers a starting salary of 43,421 at Grade P09. This salary is subject to a Pay Award, so there will be an increase from that amount which is yet to be confirmed. The salary will increase in increments up to top of the band at Grade P012 which is 46,464. Benefits on offer include: Flexible working and the ability to work from home. Highly competitive pension scheme with West Yorkshire Pension Fund. Extensive training and development. Holidays: A minimum of 26 days plus bank holidays Five extra days after five years continuous local government service. The option to buy more. Family Friendly policies to support parental leave A range of Employee Network groups, which include Race Charter, LGBTQ and Disability Forum. Next Steps Please visit our recruitment site for wider information around the role. Steph McKay at Michael Page is exclusively managing this vacancy and all applications will be managed by her. Apply online here or by sending your CV via email to Steph, and your application will be considered upon receipt. For more information about the role and to express your interest, contact her on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion. Closing date for applications for this role is 10am on Tuesday 28th May Interviews will be held on the 6th or 7th of June. Michael Page are exclusively managing this recruitment campaign, so all internal, external and third party applications will be put through the same process. Ref Code: MPJN(phone number removed)Z
I have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to work for a Capital Regeneration Consultancy who truly embody agile working. This is a very exciting opportunity to work with a small knit team, who all genuinely love working there, they want you to build work around your private life to enable you to work to live not to live to work. They are all very passionate about what they do and want likeminded individuals to join them on their journey. The Project Manager will provide high quality, effective project and programme management delivery, focusing on capital regeneration projects. To work as part of a team leading transformational projects with client teams and wider stakeholders so that they are delivered on time and within budget. This opportunity would suit someone who is a few years post graduate and looking to continue their professional development. The MD is looking to mentor the incumbent and this is fantastic opportunity to learn from a very knowledgeable individual. The day to day role will involve: - Working as part of a team to deliver projects up to a value of £50m. Provide project governance, monitoring and assurance across project lifecycles Oversee project RAID logs reporting through to colleagues, clients and stakeholders where applicable Monitor project deliverables Update relevant stakeholders or team members on the project progress Experience required Ideally with have experience working in the public sector regeneration either as a client or consultant. Candidates from a construction background will also be considered. Must be experienced in leading consultants and stakeholders through detailed pre and post contract processes linked to projects in excess of £1m developing and delivering stakeholder engagement strategies linked to major regeneration schemes. Degree or equivalent experience Prince 2 or similar APM related sector specific qualifications Must have strong communication skills and be able to talk to stakeholders at all levels. Willingness to develop and progress their personal development plan. In return you will receive: Salary: £40,000 + electric car 31 days holiday + bank holidays Pension 5% Agile working hybrid working flexible working hours Private healthcare Access to paid professional development memberships Opportunity to create your career plan / development plan Bonus scheme To apply please send your most up to date cv to Rachael Dormer
May 10, 2024
Full time
I have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to work for a Capital Regeneration Consultancy who truly embody agile working. This is a very exciting opportunity to work with a small knit team, who all genuinely love working there, they want you to build work around your private life to enable you to work to live not to live to work. They are all very passionate about what they do and want likeminded individuals to join them on their journey. The Project Manager will provide high quality, effective project and programme management delivery, focusing on capital regeneration projects. To work as part of a team leading transformational projects with client teams and wider stakeholders so that they are delivered on time and within budget. This opportunity would suit someone who is a few years post graduate and looking to continue their professional development. The MD is looking to mentor the incumbent and this is fantastic opportunity to learn from a very knowledgeable individual. The day to day role will involve: - Working as part of a team to deliver projects up to a value of £50m. Provide project governance, monitoring and assurance across project lifecycles Oversee project RAID logs reporting through to colleagues, clients and stakeholders where applicable Monitor project deliverables Update relevant stakeholders or team members on the project progress Experience required Ideally with have experience working in the public sector regeneration either as a client or consultant. Candidates from a construction background will also be considered. Must be experienced in leading consultants and stakeholders through detailed pre and post contract processes linked to projects in excess of £1m developing and delivering stakeholder engagement strategies linked to major regeneration schemes. Degree or equivalent experience Prince 2 or similar APM related sector specific qualifications Must have strong communication skills and be able to talk to stakeholders at all levels. Willingness to develop and progress their personal development plan. In return you will receive: Salary: £40,000 + electric car 31 days holiday + bank holidays Pension 5% Agile working hybrid working flexible working hours Private healthcare Access to paid professional development memberships Opportunity to create your career plan / development plan Bonus scheme To apply please send your most up to date cv to Rachael Dormer
We have an incredible new opportunity for a Project Director to lead the overall technical strategy and development management on a new multi-branded scheme of up to 2,200 dwellings to be delivered through a Joint Venture Partnership, based at our South West Midlands office in Coleshill. Reporting to the Regional Technical Director, you will provide leadership, strategic vision and direction to the business to ensure that the strategies and objectives, alongside the forecast and financial management, are developed and achieved through its operations whilst managing the technical delivery with a strong focus on pre construction management. The Project Director will be responsible for the overall operational management of the scheme to ensure the interests of the Joint Venture Partnership are maintained and promoted at all times. You will also ensure the general motivation, wellbeing and continued incentive of all Company employees. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality You will have held a Senior Management or Divisional Director role with significant experience in the Housebuilding industry. An understanding of external influences affecting the housing and property markets. You will have been involved in the preparation, presentation and achievement of a forecast and part of an annual budget which is in line with a project's targets. Ability to formulate strategic options for large projects. Ability to manage multiple objectives over short, medium and long-term time horizons. Ability to see the interconnection between actions to avoid unintended consequences and to balance potentially conflicting objectives. Ability to communicate how micro and macro initiatives contribute to wider strategic objectives of the project. Ability to drive desired outcomes from multi discipline teams. Managing performance using a balance of challenge and support. Ability to achieve sustainable out performance, by understanding key drivers and reinforcing positive actions and behaviours. Ability to communicate performance to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that key measures are understood and acted upon. Ability to engage internal and external stakeholders (suppliers / customers / employees) at all levels to gain desired responses, ensuring that tone and content reflect the audience but are consistent in message. Managing all relationships to reinforce strategic position, brand reputation and financial Maintaining a positive working relationship with Board members and managing the different drivers of the parties to support each other with business growth and performance. You will have excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate colleagues at all levels towards the project objectives Experience of managing large scale, complex mixed-use regeneration projects from first principles to delivery. Able to communicate effectively and confidentially with a range of internal and external stakeholders More about the Project Director role You will help colleagues build and lead effective, high performing management teams ensuring all aspects of processes are met and run smoothly and efficiently to ensure that the financial forecast and production targets are achieved for the Joint Venture You will support the Directors and management teams, ensuring that all areas of the JV are working collaboratively and consistently You will assist with the Health and Safety aspects of the JV to ensure that adequate provisions, plans, reporting and actions are in place to ensure that the project adheres to both Group policy and HSE requirements You will develop and maintain positive working relationships with fellow Directors, to support each other with the JV performance You will liaise with the JV board as to the day to day operations of the JV. You will be key in preparing material for the Monthly Board Pack, to present in Board Meetings with the Joint Venture Representatives and Board Members You will ensure that all Group policies, procedures and disciplines are adhered to throughout the Company and that the Company complies with all statutory requirements Managing the JV Projects through feasibility, site assembly, planning, land drawdown Managing the professional team to design efficient and viable development proposals that meet the constraints of the site, applicable planning policies and JV objectives Full focus on delivering the JV objectives and the ability to make decisions at a strategic level; as the Project Executive you are accountable for making day-to-day decisions which affect the wider project You will have a strong rapport as a people manager, with the ability to lead a high-performing team across the entire operational function, even when reporting lines are dotted A breadth of technical and industry knowledge, being commercially aware and financially astute to assist with the P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and cost control for the Joint Venture (supported by the shadow board) A dynamic, driven, and approachable personality with excellent people management skills; the ability to lead by example and set high standards and effective KPIs that will deliver operational excellence. You are able to establish the JV business controls and are able to measure and monitor these to ensure the effective application of such controls to drive business efficiency You have the ability to work with and influence others within the wider JV to ensure that best practices are shared to aid the JV in achieving its overall objectives You will have the ability to formulate the Joint Venture strategy, identifying key drivers of performance, together with associated risks and opportunities and to effectively communicate this strategy. You are conscious of market conditions and evaluate strategic options for the Joint Venture Securing required JV and corporate approvals and partner approvals. Manage project budgets and development expenditure Manage development appraisals to monitor viability of development proposals Manage the submission and delivery of planning approval Manage external stakeholder engagement to assist in achieving planning permission and communicating objectives Maintaining relationships with partners including local authority officers and politician Managing the production of project development strategies roles & responsibilities, programme and deliverables Establish and manage the programme strategy for the development Identify and manage project risk including legal, planning, financial and relationship Represent the JV within relevant Community, Partnership and sector forums. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
May 09, 2024
Full time
We have an incredible new opportunity for a Project Director to lead the overall technical strategy and development management on a new multi-branded scheme of up to 2,200 dwellings to be delivered through a Joint Venture Partnership, based at our South West Midlands office in Coleshill. Reporting to the Regional Technical Director, you will provide leadership, strategic vision and direction to the business to ensure that the strategies and objectives, alongside the forecast and financial management, are developed and achieved through its operations whilst managing the technical delivery with a strong focus on pre construction management. The Project Director will be responsible for the overall operational management of the scheme to ensure the interests of the Joint Venture Partnership are maintained and promoted at all times. You will also ensure the general motivation, wellbeing and continued incentive of all Company employees. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Agile working possible (dependent on role) Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private Healthcare Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive contributory pension scheme Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary Share incentive schemes Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality You will have held a Senior Management or Divisional Director role with significant experience in the Housebuilding industry. An understanding of external influences affecting the housing and property markets. You will have been involved in the preparation, presentation and achievement of a forecast and part of an annual budget which is in line with a project's targets. Ability to formulate strategic options for large projects. Ability to manage multiple objectives over short, medium and long-term time horizons. Ability to see the interconnection between actions to avoid unintended consequences and to balance potentially conflicting objectives. Ability to communicate how micro and macro initiatives contribute to wider strategic objectives of the project. Ability to drive desired outcomes from multi discipline teams. Managing performance using a balance of challenge and support. Ability to achieve sustainable out performance, by understanding key drivers and reinforcing positive actions and behaviours. Ability to communicate performance to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that key measures are understood and acted upon. Ability to engage internal and external stakeholders (suppliers / customers / employees) at all levels to gain desired responses, ensuring that tone and content reflect the audience but are consistent in message. Managing all relationships to reinforce strategic position, brand reputation and financial Maintaining a positive working relationship with Board members and managing the different drivers of the parties to support each other with business growth and performance. You will have excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate colleagues at all levels towards the project objectives Experience of managing large scale, complex mixed-use regeneration projects from first principles to delivery. Able to communicate effectively and confidentially with a range of internal and external stakeholders More about the Project Director role You will help colleagues build and lead effective, high performing management teams ensuring all aspects of processes are met and run smoothly and efficiently to ensure that the financial forecast and production targets are achieved for the Joint Venture You will support the Directors and management teams, ensuring that all areas of the JV are working collaboratively and consistently You will assist with the Health and Safety aspects of the JV to ensure that adequate provisions, plans, reporting and actions are in place to ensure that the project adheres to both Group policy and HSE requirements You will develop and maintain positive working relationships with fellow Directors, to support each other with the JV performance You will liaise with the JV board as to the day to day operations of the JV. You will be key in preparing material for the Monthly Board Pack, to present in Board Meetings with the Joint Venture Representatives and Board Members You will ensure that all Group policies, procedures and disciplines are adhered to throughout the Company and that the Company complies with all statutory requirements Managing the JV Projects through feasibility, site assembly, planning, land drawdown Managing the professional team to design efficient and viable development proposals that meet the constraints of the site, applicable planning policies and JV objectives Full focus on delivering the JV objectives and the ability to make decisions at a strategic level; as the Project Executive you are accountable for making day-to-day decisions which affect the wider project You will have a strong rapport as a people manager, with the ability to lead a high-performing team across the entire operational function, even when reporting lines are dotted A breadth of technical and industry knowledge, being commercially aware and financially astute to assist with the P&L, balance sheet, cashflow and cost control for the Joint Venture (supported by the shadow board) A dynamic, driven, and approachable personality with excellent people management skills; the ability to lead by example and set high standards and effective KPIs that will deliver operational excellence. You are able to establish the JV business controls and are able to measure and monitor these to ensure the effective application of such controls to drive business efficiency You have the ability to work with and influence others within the wider JV to ensure that best practices are shared to aid the JV in achieving its overall objectives You will have the ability to formulate the Joint Venture strategy, identifying key drivers of performance, together with associated risks and opportunities and to effectively communicate this strategy. You are conscious of market conditions and evaluate strategic options for the Joint Venture Securing required JV and corporate approvals and partner approvals. Manage project budgets and development expenditure Manage development appraisals to monitor viability of development proposals Manage the submission and delivery of planning approval Manage external stakeholder engagement to assist in achieving planning permission and communicating objectives Maintaining relationships with partners including local authority officers and politician Managing the production of project development strategies roles & responsibilities, programme and deliverables Establish and manage the programme strategy for the development Identify and manage project risk including legal, planning, financial and relationship Represent the JV within relevant Community, Partnership and sector forums. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We're Vistry Group, the UK's leading provider of affordable mixed-tenure homes. Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most. You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. Together, we build more than homes, so there's nowhere better to build your career. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Join us in making Vistry. Benefits Agile Working Offers a flexible way of working. Annual Leave Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. There are options to carry leave forwards and buy up to 5 days. Pension with Legal & General Eligible employees are auto-enrolled. You contribute 4%, we contribute 6%. Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available. Volunteer Days With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Senior Arts, Culture and Design Manager We are recruiting for Senior Arts, Culture and Design Manager for a 6 month contract. This is a hybrid role where you will be required to attend the Birmingham or London office 2 days per week. As a Senior Arts, Culture and Design Manager , you will need to have/be: Relevant art degree or masters qualification or equivalent experience in curating public art gained though working on major projects Knowledge of current cultural policy, place making, and socially engaged creative community engagement best practice Knowledge current cultural strategy policy Understanding of key cultural growth and regeneration delivery, and funding mechanisms in England, and of comparable international models Understanding of public art management and maintenance models. Knowledge and understanding of arts and culture fundraising, co commissioning models and funding partnership building. Curating contemporary art and creative design thinking - ability to assess and provide advice on arts, culture and design approaches and solutions that address corporate design aspirations and vision, standards and guidance Expertise curating contemporary art, creative production and best practice in public art commissioning Stakeholder Management Skills - ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and communities in challenging circumstances. Analytical skills - ability to interpret and respond to changing landscapes, using this knowledge to communicate complex issues Presentation skills - ability to communicate and present the Arts and Cultural approach and programme to non-technical stakeholders to build consensus. Risks management skills - including the ability to assess, analyse and escalate risk Analysis skills - including the ability to input into, compare, assure and provide analysis of information coming from a variety of overlapping design fields of expertise - landscape design, urban integration , architecture, heritage, ecology and sustainability in additional to arts and culture Influencing and negotiating skills -senior level internal and external stakeholders on complex stakeholder and technical arts, culture and design decisions Project management skills - ability to coordinate and manage multiple work-streams. Details: Salary : £600 - £650 per day (Inside IR35) Working Hours : Full Time, Monday to Friday Location : Hybrid/Birmingham or London Duration : 6 month contract Role of Senior Arts, Culture and Design Manager : Curate and commission a series of very high profile permanent and temporary arts and culture commissions and programmes across key sites that deliver the Design Vision, positive stakeholder engagement and Corporate Objectives Procure, contract and manage multiple teams of external expert cultural consultants and artists to deliver key art commissions across company assets, working collaboratively with both internal stakeholders and external partners to meet deadlines and budgets Manage budgets, tracking and monitoring key progress and outputs. Effectively manage complex portfolios of sensitive projects and programmes to meet corporate objectives and the Design Vision. Manage and deliver cross discipline partnerships and collaborations across the business (Planning, Commercial Development, Rail Systems, Infrastructure Management and Operations, Engineering and Environment teams, as well as Construction and Delivery Partners, Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and with key external strategic partners ( Local Authorities, Planning Departments, regional landowners and stakeholder groups) to deliver both legacy projects and positive temporary mitigation. Provide specialist knowledge and technical leadership for Arts and Culture and design related disciplines as one of the businesses Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for Arts and Culture Deliver presentations to senior management strategic partners, planning authorities, development partnerships and LA's Lead procurement, development, and delivery of a bespoke framework of arts and culture contracts for ID. Manage the authorisation, delivery and scope of arts and culture commissions and related design work procured under the Arts and Culture team's budget. Assist Head of Arts and Culture in scoping, programming, and monitoring implementation of the annual programme of work and in managing the team's budget.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Senior Arts, Culture and Design Manager We are recruiting for Senior Arts, Culture and Design Manager for a 6 month contract. This is a hybrid role where you will be required to attend the Birmingham or London office 2 days per week. As a Senior Arts, Culture and Design Manager , you will need to have/be: Relevant art degree or masters qualification or equivalent experience in curating public art gained though working on major projects Knowledge of current cultural policy, place making, and socially engaged creative community engagement best practice Knowledge current cultural strategy policy Understanding of key cultural growth and regeneration delivery, and funding mechanisms in England, and of comparable international models Understanding of public art management and maintenance models. Knowledge and understanding of arts and culture fundraising, co commissioning models and funding partnership building. Curating contemporary art and creative design thinking - ability to assess and provide advice on arts, culture and design approaches and solutions that address corporate design aspirations and vision, standards and guidance Expertise curating contemporary art, creative production and best practice in public art commissioning Stakeholder Management Skills - ability to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and communities in challenging circumstances. Analytical skills - ability to interpret and respond to changing landscapes, using this knowledge to communicate complex issues Presentation skills - ability to communicate and present the Arts and Cultural approach and programme to non-technical stakeholders to build consensus. Risks management skills - including the ability to assess, analyse and escalate risk Analysis skills - including the ability to input into, compare, assure and provide analysis of information coming from a variety of overlapping design fields of expertise - landscape design, urban integration , architecture, heritage, ecology and sustainability in additional to arts and culture Influencing and negotiating skills -senior level internal and external stakeholders on complex stakeholder and technical arts, culture and design decisions Project management skills - ability to coordinate and manage multiple work-streams. Details: Salary : £600 - £650 per day (Inside IR35) Working Hours : Full Time, Monday to Friday Location : Hybrid/Birmingham or London Duration : 6 month contract Role of Senior Arts, Culture and Design Manager : Curate and commission a series of very high profile permanent and temporary arts and culture commissions and programmes across key sites that deliver the Design Vision, positive stakeholder engagement and Corporate Objectives Procure, contract and manage multiple teams of external expert cultural consultants and artists to deliver key art commissions across company assets, working collaboratively with both internal stakeholders and external partners to meet deadlines and budgets Manage budgets, tracking and monitoring key progress and outputs. Effectively manage complex portfolios of sensitive projects and programmes to meet corporate objectives and the Design Vision. Manage and deliver cross discipline partnerships and collaborations across the business (Planning, Commercial Development, Rail Systems, Infrastructure Management and Operations, Engineering and Environment teams, as well as Construction and Delivery Partners, Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and with key external strategic partners ( Local Authorities, Planning Departments, regional landowners and stakeholder groups) to deliver both legacy projects and positive temporary mitigation. Provide specialist knowledge and technical leadership for Arts and Culture and design related disciplines as one of the businesses Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for Arts and Culture Deliver presentations to senior management strategic partners, planning authorities, development partnerships and LA's Lead procurement, development, and delivery of a bespoke framework of arts and culture contracts for ID. Manage the authorisation, delivery and scope of arts and culture commissions and related design work procured under the Arts and Culture team's budget. Assist Head of Arts and Culture in scoping, programming, and monitoring implementation of the annual programme of work and in managing the team's budget.
Principal Development Manager (Property) X2 £56,380 to £70,000 dependent on capabilities and experience (including a £7,579 MFS) Permanent Grow your career and help transform our Borough. The Strategic Property Development team at Enfield Council manages a varied, primarily commercial development portfolio, dealing with everything from industrial estates to mixed-use regeneration schemes, joint ventures and land promotion activities. This role offers an opportunity to influence how Enfield Council optimises its development pipeline through effective development management strategies and hands-on project delivery. We also work at pace, so if you are someone who enjoys working in a fast-moving dynamic working environment and believe that you have the vision, skillset and experience we are looking for, then it would be a mistake not to apply. The Role We are looking for 2 experienced Principal Development Managers, who will manage, develop, acquire and dispose of primarily commercial property and promote land for mixed-use development. Duties will include negotiating development and conditional sale agreements, managing joint venture relationships, funding agreements, agreeing Heads of Terms for property acquisitions and disposals, instructing and monitoring external agents and working with the Council's external consultant teams on promoting land for development through the Local Plan process. The successful candidates will be responsible for a portfolio of projects and workstreams, working within a small, dedicated team which reports to the Head of Strategic Property Development. You will work collaboratively with colleagues in Strategic Property Services, Legal, HRA, Finance and other departments, to maximise asset value and generate new revenue streams or capital receipts through the team's external market-facing activities, raise standards and support service delivery. The Team Strategic Property Development is a small but growing team of property specialists, who are passionate about optimising Enfield Council's property assets and community dividends. We have an ambitious programme of projects, guided by the Council's Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) to deliver on the Council's broadest corporate objectives including economic growth, environmental sustainability and expanding opportunities for new employment and housing in the Borough. We are also growing the Council's capacity and capability in Geographical Information Systems (mapped data) and our aim is to have a property team, to provide Enfield Council with an exemplar professional property service. The Requirements You will be an experienced Development Manager with strong commercial acumen and proven competencies in a variety of project delivery models and asset types. You will play a pivotal role in managing a diverse range of workstreams working with a variety of client group and will need to demonstrate a good understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing local government in relation to the optimisation of its property estate. You must have a proven ability to generate new income and capital receipt opportunities, as well as the ability to manage expenditure whilst delivering projects on time and within budget. The role may require you to supervise in-house staff, as well as managing external providers of professional services who support the development management team. Summary In SPD no day is the same and there are constant challenges, but we share a vision; which is to ensure that Enfield's land and property assets are made the most of, for the benefit of local people. Why it's great to work for Enfield Council An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Up to 31 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That's why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we'd love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. How to apply: This role requires that you upload 2 documents - in the "Document upload" section of the online application form. 1. A supporting statement addressing how you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification. 2. Your CV which includes your full work history since leaving full time education. Your supporting statement should be around 2 pages in A4 format. Closing and Interview Dates Closing date: Midnight 4th October 2022 Interview date: TBC We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Additional Information To apply, please click on the link below. If you would like to know more about the role, please contact David Childs on for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team. If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Debola Olufon on
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Principal Development Manager (Property) X2 £56,380 to £70,000 dependent on capabilities and experience (including a £7,579 MFS) Permanent Grow your career and help transform our Borough. The Strategic Property Development team at Enfield Council manages a varied, primarily commercial development portfolio, dealing with everything from industrial estates to mixed-use regeneration schemes, joint ventures and land promotion activities. This role offers an opportunity to influence how Enfield Council optimises its development pipeline through effective development management strategies and hands-on project delivery. We also work at pace, so if you are someone who enjoys working in a fast-moving dynamic working environment and believe that you have the vision, skillset and experience we are looking for, then it would be a mistake not to apply. The Role We are looking for 2 experienced Principal Development Managers, who will manage, develop, acquire and dispose of primarily commercial property and promote land for mixed-use development. Duties will include negotiating development and conditional sale agreements, managing joint venture relationships, funding agreements, agreeing Heads of Terms for property acquisitions and disposals, instructing and monitoring external agents and working with the Council's external consultant teams on promoting land for development through the Local Plan process. The successful candidates will be responsible for a portfolio of projects and workstreams, working within a small, dedicated team which reports to the Head of Strategic Property Development. You will work collaboratively with colleagues in Strategic Property Services, Legal, HRA, Finance and other departments, to maximise asset value and generate new revenue streams or capital receipts through the team's external market-facing activities, raise standards and support service delivery. The Team Strategic Property Development is a small but growing team of property specialists, who are passionate about optimising Enfield Council's property assets and community dividends. We have an ambitious programme of projects, guided by the Council's Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) to deliver on the Council's broadest corporate objectives including economic growth, environmental sustainability and expanding opportunities for new employment and housing in the Borough. We are also growing the Council's capacity and capability in Geographical Information Systems (mapped data) and our aim is to have a property team, to provide Enfield Council with an exemplar professional property service. The Requirements You will be an experienced Development Manager with strong commercial acumen and proven competencies in a variety of project delivery models and asset types. You will play a pivotal role in managing a diverse range of workstreams working with a variety of client group and will need to demonstrate a good understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing local government in relation to the optimisation of its property estate. You must have a proven ability to generate new income and capital receipt opportunities, as well as the ability to manage expenditure whilst delivering projects on time and within budget. The role may require you to supervise in-house staff, as well as managing external providers of professional services who support the development management team. Summary In SPD no day is the same and there are constant challenges, but we share a vision; which is to ensure that Enfield's land and property assets are made the most of, for the benefit of local people. Why it's great to work for Enfield Council An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Up to 31 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That's why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we'd love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. How to apply: This role requires that you upload 2 documents - in the "Document upload" section of the online application form. 1. A supporting statement addressing how you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification. 2. Your CV which includes your full work history since leaving full time education. Your supporting statement should be around 2 pages in A4 format. Closing and Interview Dates Closing date: Midnight 4th October 2022 Interview date: TBC We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Additional Information To apply, please click on the link below. If you would like to know more about the role, please contact David Childs on for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team. If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Debola Olufon on
Senior IT Manager
Crown Estate Scotland has an exciting opportunity for a Senior IT Manager to join our Finance & Commercial team on a full-time permanent basis. The successful candidate will support the Director of Finance & Business Services in providing effective IT services to enable delivery of Crown Estate Scotland’s Corporate objectives. The post holder will be responsible for managing and leading on all IT activities for Crown Estate Scotland, taking a detailed technical involvement in design, implementation, maintenance and development of our IT systems and operations.
This role is based in our Edinburgh west-end office.
About Us
Crown Estate Scotland is a Scottish Public Corporation. It manages and develops Scottish Crown Estate assets on behalf of Scottish Ministers including agricultural and forestry land, most of the seabed, just under half of the foreshore and built property. We have a significant role in sectors such as renewable energy, aquaculture, ports & harbours, coastal regeneration, agriculture, forestry and minerals. We invest in property, natural resources and people to generate lasting value for Scotland. We return all revenue profit to Scottish Government.
Our Values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration and Commercialism help us to put our purpose into practice. They shape how we work, underpin our actions, and help to make Crown Estate Scotland a great place to work.
Our work relies on key financial, spatial, records management and communication systems. Our mission is growing, and we see exciting opportunities to enable this through developing our IT systems.
About You
The successful candidate will be required to provide overall IT governance, formulate and deliver an IT infrastructure strategy and delivery plan which drives business efficiency and innovation. The post holder will provide foresight and insight into how Crown Estate Scotland can best harness ICT to deliver business success. The successful candidate will be required to understand and contribute to the strategic objectives of individual divisions and the wider organisation. The post holder will provide leadership and support to the GIS team. The successful candidate will also be the technical design authority for all Crown Estate Scotland’s IT infrastructure and financial business systems, ensuring the provision of appropriate technology to support Crown Estate Scotland’s existing and future operations. Finally, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining a Critical Delivery Plan for IT to underpin the business’s Business Continuity Plan.
The successful candidate should have a degree or equivalent qualification in a STEM subject and extensive experience in a hands-on IT Manager or Head of IT role. The post holder should also have recent experience of delivering or managing IT in a professional services organisation or private or public sector. The successful candidate should have strong analytical skills and be able to demonstrate a customer-focused approach to service delivery. The role holder should also be able to identify, appraise and manage risk and be capable of operating across diverse areas and skillsets. The successful candidate will demonstrate clear experience of managing third party service providers and users, providing business-critical applications, planning and managing budgets and delivering large scale or longer-term IT projects.
The starting salary will be £67,389 with potential for future progression as well as eligibility of annual cost of living rises. The role offers participation in the Civil Service pension scheme.
To apply, please send your CV and Covering Letter, explaining why you are applying for the role to careers@crownestatescotland.com .
The closing date for applications is Monday 6th January 2020. It is likely that interviews will be conducted during week commencing 20th January 2020.
Dec 05, 2019
Full time
Senior IT Manager
Crown Estate Scotland has an exciting opportunity for a Senior IT Manager to join our Finance & Commercial team on a full-time permanent basis. The successful candidate will support the Director of Finance & Business Services in providing effective IT services to enable delivery of Crown Estate Scotland’s Corporate objectives. The post holder will be responsible for managing and leading on all IT activities for Crown Estate Scotland, taking a detailed technical involvement in design, implementation, maintenance and development of our IT systems and operations.
This role is based in our Edinburgh west-end office.
About Us
Crown Estate Scotland is a Scottish Public Corporation. It manages and develops Scottish Crown Estate assets on behalf of Scottish Ministers including agricultural and forestry land, most of the seabed, just under half of the foreshore and built property. We have a significant role in sectors such as renewable energy, aquaculture, ports & harbours, coastal regeneration, agriculture, forestry and minerals. We invest in property, natural resources and people to generate lasting value for Scotland. We return all revenue profit to Scottish Government.
Our Values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration and Commercialism help us to put our purpose into practice. They shape how we work, underpin our actions, and help to make Crown Estate Scotland a great place to work.
Our work relies on key financial, spatial, records management and communication systems. Our mission is growing, and we see exciting opportunities to enable this through developing our IT systems.
About You
The successful candidate will be required to provide overall IT governance, formulate and deliver an IT infrastructure strategy and delivery plan which drives business efficiency and innovation. The post holder will provide foresight and insight into how Crown Estate Scotland can best harness ICT to deliver business success. The successful candidate will be required to understand and contribute to the strategic objectives of individual divisions and the wider organisation. The post holder will provide leadership and support to the GIS team. The successful candidate will also be the technical design authority for all Crown Estate Scotland’s IT infrastructure and financial business systems, ensuring the provision of appropriate technology to support Crown Estate Scotland’s existing and future operations. Finally, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining a Critical Delivery Plan for IT to underpin the business’s Business Continuity Plan.
The successful candidate should have a degree or equivalent qualification in a STEM subject and extensive experience in a hands-on IT Manager or Head of IT role. The post holder should also have recent experience of delivering or managing IT in a professional services organisation or private or public sector. The successful candidate should have strong analytical skills and be able to demonstrate a customer-focused approach to service delivery. The role holder should also be able to identify, appraise and manage risk and be capable of operating across diverse areas and skillsets. The successful candidate will demonstrate clear experience of managing third party service providers and users, providing business-critical applications, planning and managing budgets and delivering large scale or longer-term IT projects.
The starting salary will be £67,389 with potential for future progression as well as eligibility of annual cost of living rises. The role offers participation in the Civil Service pension scheme.
To apply, please send your CV and Covering Letter, explaining why you are applying for the role to careers@crownestatescotland.com .
The closing date for applications is Monday 6th January 2020. It is likely that interviews will be conducted during week commencing 20th January 2020.