Capital Works Project Manager
£450-550p/d Umbrella Rate (Inside IR35)
6 Months Initially (with view for extension)
Berkshire - HYBRID!
 
What will you do?
1.To lead the management of the £8.6m Reading Library relocation and the Civic Redesign Levelling Up Fund project as determined by the Levelling Up Fund bid.
2.As an internal client-side Project Manager, you will take the project through the project life cycle from inception to delivery, taking responsibility for the procurement of the multi-disciplinary teams covering design and construction and main contractors.
3.To work closely with all internal workstreams leads including Construction, Design, Libraries, Customer, IT/Digital, Property & Assets and Support Services (HR, Finance, Communications), ensuring progress and delivery is maintained and in line with target dates within the programme.
4.To work with the Programme Management Office and in close collaboration with Finance, other Council teams and external partners and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for placemaking in Reading.
 
What do you need?  
To be successful in your application for this role you will need to demonstrate the following on application and through the interview process:  
·UK Resident
·Substantial experience of managing medium to large capital projects including construction projects, budget management, contractor and consultant selection, contract preparation and contract management.
·Hold a membership of a relevant professional body, such as Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Royal Institute of British Architects, or Chartered Institute of Building.
·PRINCE 2 practitioner or member of Association of Project Management.
 
What to do next?
This role will move quickly and is unique opportunity to join a growing local authority. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV.
To understand more about the role a JD is available upon request.