Project Manager (Design)
 
Salary: 45,000-50,000 + Car allowance
 
Reporting to the Design Team Leader and deputising when required, the role will manage the implementation of the programmes of work, ensuring that these are in accordance with policies and strategic aims of the County Council. Promoting a high level of customer service. Managing a team to ensure that their programme of work is implemented according to agreed time scales and the required quality and legislative requirements.
 
The Role
 
- Reporting to the Design Team Leader, you will be responsible for the preparation of feasibility studies, scheme reports, scheme design for highways, drainage, flooding, and a variety of other projects
- You will be responsible for resolving technical issues as they occur for a range of areas across the project and for the monitoring of progress.
- You will be expected to attend progress meetings, public exhibitions, and public inquiries.
- Required to be mobile and able to attend all site and depot locations within Buckinghamshire
- Line management of a team comprising of engineering staff
- Providing coaching and mentoring to Junior members of staff
- Management and deployment of suitable resources to ensure deadlines are successfully met to the required standards.
- Deliver the programme of works within their group ensuring that it is delivered to budget, to programme and to the right quality.
 
About You
 
- Degree in Civil Engineering or related subject
- IEng/CEng and MICE status or equivalent
- A high level of project management experience is required to direct complex projects and to provide technical support and mentoring staff.
- Proven knowledge and experience in financial management and control of projects.
- Capable of managing a challenging workload subject to change at short notice.
- Ability to prioritise own work to support business priorities
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with key people both internally and externally including elected members, stakeholders, and members of the public and other design organisations
 
Benefits
 
At this company we recognise that our people make the difference, and in order to do what we do well, particular care is taken in nurturing and investing in our people. That's why you will always be given the opportunity to utilise your expertise and develop your career.
 
We also recognise the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles. Please call our recruitment team to discuss what this may look like for you.
 
In return for your hard work, you will receive:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days extra leave
- A variety of discounts through our app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Patrick Gray at Carrington West on 02393 876 000 6069 for more information.
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Please submit your CV to Patrick.gray@carringtonwest.com