Senior Project Manager (Major Projects) - REQ06293 - 477330 in Flemington

Are you looking for a career with an employer who offers a generous package of terms and conditions and promotes work-life balance and wellbeing amongst its employees? With a generous annual leave entitlement and access to a variety of flexible working options and initiatives, North Lanarkshire Council could be the place for you.

North Lanarkshire is Scotland’s fourth largest authority by population and is perfectly situated in the heart of Scotland’s central belt with great transport links making this the perfect place to live and work! We have a detailed plan setting the direction to deliver an ambitious growth and development programme for growth and prosperity for all, making North Lanarkshire the place to live, learn, work and invest.

As a result of a recent restructure, an exciting opportunity has arisen to lead our newly established Major Projects team. You will work with a variety of partners, customers, and clients on the delivery of a professional service that maximises resources and delivers positive outcomes. You will be responsible for the development and delivery of key infrastructure and transportation projects, ensuring legislative compliance and the ongoing development of the service.

You will be responsible for the delivery of substantial capital programmes of work in line with The Plan for North Lanarkshire. As Senior Project Manager you will have a leading role in delivering the Ravenscraig Access Infrastructure South (RAIS) project, which is critical to the regeneration of Ravenscraig and will form a significant part of the Pan Lanarkshire Transport Corridor. This project creates the road and public transport network required to support the development of over 3,000 homes alongside civic/community, office, retail, and employment development.

Reporting to the Project Delivery Manager (Major Projects) and working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will work with a variety of stakeholders including external consultants, council services and contractors. You will coordinate roads design, secure technical consents, manage programmes, risks, and budgets, and procure and manage professional services and works contractors in line with NEC 4 contract conditions and best value practices.

With an HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant subject, you will have substantial knowledge and experience in roads infrastructure and project management. You must have a proven track record of delivering projects and service priorities, including the ability to achieve project milestones and targets. You must be able to demonstrate proven experience of developing successful working relationships with contractors and professional service providers. You will also have budgetary experience including preparation, monitoring and control arrangements.

You will be business and customer focused with a demonstrable record of identifying opportunities, achieving outcomes, managing change, and exercising strong leadership skills. You will be self-motivated with a flexible and collaborative approach to work and have the ability to cope with multiple and changing demands whilst meeting tight deadlines. You will also have a sound understanding and knowledge of legislation and initiatives within the relevant disciplines.

With excellent organisational and IT skills, you will be able to utilise various Microsoft Office packages, and be a clear written and verbal communicator, with the ability to analyse information and produce reports and with experience of presenting information in public forums.

You will be joining a dynamic and flexible team within Infrastructure and Transportation, who currently operate a hybrid model of home-working and office-based work at the Civic Centre, Motherwell. You will require a driving licence to travel throughout North Lanarkshire to undertake the duties of this post.

Work pattern: 35 hours per week - Monday - Thursday: 08:45 - 16:45 (including a 55 minute unpaid break) Friday: 08:45 - 16:15 (including a 50 minute unpaid break)

We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays, and a wide range of benefits available to you. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy. North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care, you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit.

The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security.

To find out more, alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151. Please note we do not accept CVs in place of the application form. To be considered for this vacancy you must ensure an application form is submitted. Any CV submissions will be disregarded.