Job info |
Job info details |
Job title |
Project Manager |
Strategic team/Directorate |
Property Services |
Service |
Property Services |
Business unit |
Torbay Development Agency |
Responsible to (day to day issues) |
Senior Project Manager |
Accountable to (line manager) |
Senior Project Manager |
Salary grade |
36 - 39 |
1. Key purpose of job
- To successfully project manage any scheme/ development that is undertaken by the TDA from inception through construction to completion so that it is delivered to the agreed specification, on time and within budget.
2. Anticipated outcomes of post
- Schemes and developments which are often major and complex in nature will be successfully project managed.
- There will be increased economic activity and investment within Torbay.
- New instructions will be secured, expanding TDA’s customer base.
3. List key duties and accountabilities of the post
- To effectively manage/ coordinate multiple projects and their interdependencies.
- To undertake technical, financial and feasibility studies for potential schemes.
- To create and implement detailed Action Plans for projects.
- To evaluate risks associated with projects.
- To constantly review project finances in the light of the risk evaluations, reporting any results to the Board, Project Board or external Client as applicable.
- To actively participate in all aspects of TDA’s regeneration and consultancy work.
- Where required /requested, manage projects in accordance with Prince2 methodology/guidelines.
- To manage and coordinate architects, contractors and other suppliers on internal and external projects.
- To prepare projects for external procurement, following which, act as TDA’s representative.
- To provide clear timely accurate information, advice and reports, to the Head of Property Services, external clients and the Board.
- Holding to task multiple agencies to a set specification and timeline to ensure the project stays on course for the confirmed completion date to be realised.
- Procuring the appropriate consultant/contractors to carry out each role on the project.
- Ensuring each customer, is satisfied with the level of service they are receiving, whilst delivering multiple projects at differing levels of implementation.
- Resolving technical, commercial and funding problems typically associated with the delivery of capital projects.
4. Budgetary/Financial Responsibilities of the post
- The post holder is responsible for capital/revenue budgets set for the schemes they are project managing which could run to many millions in value.
5. Supervision/Line Management Responsibilities of the post
- Whilst this post does not directly line manage staff employed by TDA, they do manage multidisciplinary projects and the project manager’s role is to manage the consultants, contractors etc., as well as any external/internal agencies associated with completing often large complex projects on a day-to-day basis.
6. Working environment and conditions of the post
- Office environment, with some elements of on-site work.
7. Physical demands of the post
8. Specific resources used by the post
- I.T. Equipment.
- Continuous access to transport is required as the job can entail travelling to multiple locations sometimes in the same day and where public transport timetabling is unlikely to meet this requirement.
9. Key contacts and relationships
- External - Torbay Council, non-Torbay Council clients, Consultants and other Contractors associated with the project.
- Internal - TDA colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
10. Other duties
- To undertake additional duties as required, commensurate with the level of the job.
Other Information
N/A
Person Specification
Note for Candidate
All Candidates
The supporting statement on your application form will be used to assess ability to meet the essential requirements of the role, so you should explain how you meet each of the numbered essential requirements within your supporting statement.
In a competitive situation, the desirable criteria may be taken into consideration, so you are encouraged to show how you also meet each of the desirable criteria.
Candidates who consider that they have a disability
Reasonable adjustments will be made to the job, job requirements or recruitment process for candidates with a disability.
If you consider yourself to have a disability you should indicate this on your application form, providing any information you would like us to take into account with regard to your disability in order to offer a fair selection interview.
Where ever possible and reasonable we will make adjustments and offer alternatives to help you through the application and selection process.
If you have indicated that you have a disability on your application form you will be guaranteed an interview if you clearly demonstrate in your supporting evidence how you broadly meet the essential requirements of the role.
Job info |
Job info details |
Job Title |
Project Manager |
Strategic team/Directorate |
Property Services |
Service |
Property Services |
Business unit |
Torbay Development Agency |
Skills and effectiveness
Essential skills and effectiveness
- Experience of winning external/internal instructions.
- Ability to effectively manage, motivate and lead multi faceted teams to deliver often large and complex projects.
- Multi discipline approach.
- Statistical analysis with the emphasise on producing clear, balanced reports that identify logical recommendations.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines ensuring projects are delivered to specification on time and within budget.
- Ability to work flexibly whilst quickly getting to grips with new areas and to encourage others to do so.
- Risk assessment.
- Forward thinker who is able to identify the potential risks associated with a project and recommend/initiate solutions.
- Effective negotiator.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Presentational skills.
- Demonstrable solution focused problem solver.
- Ability to use ICT in areas of database development, project management and spreadsheets.
Desirable skills and effectiveness
N/A
Knowledge
Essential knowledge
- Well developed knowledge and understanding of the development business and property development issues.
- Up to date Contract Law.
- Property Management.
- Ability to procure.
- Risk logs.
- Experience in the management and development of staff.
- Understanding the procurement process.
- Planning regulations.
- Product description.
Desirable knowledge
N/A
Experience and achievements
Essential experience and achievements
- Demonstrable track record of successful project delivery.
- Extensive project management experience.
- Managing multiple project with differing priorities.
- Managing people (other consultants, contractors etc).
- Experience of working with senior stakeholders.
Desirable experience and achievements
- Experience of both the public and private sectors of a varied nature.
- Liaising and negotiation with community and funding partners.
- Experience of working with politicians and the public.
- Resolution of transportation issues.
Qualifications/professional memberships
Essential qualifications/professional memberships
- Minimum of Degree level (or equivalent) in a related discipline for example Civil Engineering or a Construction related professional qualification.
- Prince2 qualification.
- Membership of relevant professional associations.
Desirable qualifications/professional memberships
Other requirements
Other requirements of the job role
- Ability to travel around South West in order to carry out duties.
- Ability to accommodate on-call working/shift work/unsociable hours.
- Successful applicants would be expected to complete a Criminal Records Self Declaration Form. Criminal convictions will only be taken into account when they are relevant to the post. You will only be asked to disclose ‘unspent’ convictions.
- A full driving licence is required for this role. If you are required to use your own vehicle on TDA business or drive a TDA vehicle you will be asked to provide information on any driving endorsement.