Construction Project Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Construction Project Manager to join The Major Projects Team at Bristol City Council.

Based within Homes & Landlord Services, you will play a lead role in the delivery of a 10 year cyclical maintenance and major refurbishment programme of the Council’s high rise blocks of flats.

What will I be doing

Reporting to the Major Projects Manager, you will oversee the programme of works to refurbish and improve our high rise blocks , engaging with residents and the local estates team, ensuring that the work meets new fire and building safety regulations.

The 10 year programme typically involves around 8-12 blocks per year, often spanning across several years , and an annual programme value of between £18 to £20m. Each project can range from £1M to £16m in value; and take from 12 months to 4 years plus to complete. Use of programme management tools to manage risk, communications and budget monitoring will be essential element of this role.

You will manage a team of professional surveyors, and ensure all works are carried out to a high quality and achieve value for money and ensure a positive experience for all residents

You will also engage with a framework of contractors, architects, structural engineers / consultants and stakeholders. You will own, develop, plan, monitor and control all aspects of the project end to end, seeking best practice, ideas and innovation and ensuring they are applied.

What do I need to have?

With a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant construction discipline or equivalent knowledge and skill demonstrated from significant and relevant experience in a surveying or similar construction related environment, you will possess excellent communication skills and have a real commitment to involving all stakeholders in the delivery of projects

You will also have

• Experience in managing major construction or development projects & contracts with a record of meeting quality, time and budgetary targets.
• Experience of Contract Management and contracts used in the construction industry – i.e JCT and NEC
• Experience of Project Delivery and Programming
• Experience and knowledge of the whole process of development, from concept through planning, specification and delivery of a major project
• Ability to lead a team of professional technical staff and external consultants

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice – mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

If you have the skills and feel you can meet the essential criteria stipulated in the relevant Job Descriptions and Person Specification and wish to develop them further, we would like to hear from you.

How do I apply?

To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement that details how you meet the criteria within the Person Specification.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your covering letter.