Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Council's Capital Delivery and Planned Works Team as an Assistant Project Manager within the Homes and Assets Division.
The team is responsible for delivering a diverse range of projects across the Council's property portfolio, helping to maintain, improve and maximise the value of our homes and assets while supporting wider strategic objectives.
This role offers an excellent development opportunity for individuals looking to build or expand their project management experience. Working alongside experienced project professionals, you will support the planning, coordination and delivery of capital works projects, engaging with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard.
This Assistant Project Manager role offers an excellent secondment opportunity to develop and enhance project management knowledge and experience while making a valuable contribution to the Council's priority projects and services. We welcome applications from colleagues who can demonstrate strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
Special requirements for this post
As an Assistant Project Manager, you will ideally hold, or be working towards, a relevant project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, or CIOB, or a qualification related to asset management. You will have experience working within the construction, assets, housing, or a related environment, with the ability to demonstrate transferable skills and an understanding of project delivery principles. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Experience in capital delivery, construction, housing services, or leaseholder consultation would be advantageous; however, we encourage applications from individuals who can demonstrate transferable skills and a willingness to learn and develop within the role.
Benefits
As an Investors in People Gold Award employer, we're serious about supporting our staff. From flexible working, professional training and career development to wellbeing initiatives, we want our people to feel valued and supported in everything they do.
Our values, known as DRIVE, shape how we work: Deliver our best every day – and do what we promise, Respond in a prompt, positive way to our community’s needs, Inspire others with our attitudes and actions, Value people for who they are and what they can do, Engage with others to improve our resilience and flexibility.
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