Head Of Major Works

Role: Head of Major Works

Contracting Authority: Government

Contract Length: 3 Months

Location: London

Pay Rate: £779 Per Day

An exciting opportunity has become available with our prestigious client who is a prominent government department. The client is seeking an experienced Head of Major Works to join their welcoming team.

The Head of Major Works Role:

• To have robust, affordable operation plans in place to deliver the Corporate Plan on time and to budget

• Create and build effective relationships internally and externally with key stakeholders and instil in direct reports the imperative for accountability, responsibility and collaboration with others, for example: Councillors, other Boroughs, the communities we serve and partners

• Work collaboratively across all service areas with other senior managers (including those from partner organisations and agencies) in order to deliver services, generate efficiencies and create synergies wherever possible

• Lead, manage and develop staff so that they are capable of and motivated to achieve the corporate and service aims and objectives

• Drive significant cultural change through the corporate infrastructure in order to drive service excellence

• Be accountable for associated budget and have affordable plans in place to deliver the Medium Term Financial Plan

• The service area you manage is compliant and performance management is monitored, and remedial action is taken promptly and at pace

• Lead and manage robust, safe and resilient services that deliver in challenging times, including maintaining accurate risk registers, business continuity plans and information asset records

• Be an ambassador for the organisation

• Work involves management of specific service areas or specific programmes or providing professional expertise or commissioning of services with some integration with external partners

• Generally has a direct responsibility for the financial management of specific service area

• Jobs at this level operate with some discretion over resource allocation. Decisions taken are consistent with Council policies and procedures. There is managerial control exercised through the review of results

• Can deliver in a political environment

The Head of Major Works will need:

• Deep and detailed knowledge of principles and practices gained through extensive experience and development in a specific field

• Degree level or equivalent qualification plus relevant experience

• Membership of appropriate professional body by examination e.g. CIPFA, RICS or evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to work with high level internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to manage complex service delivery within a challenging and political environment

• Understands the commercial context of the service they provide

• Ability to exercise initiative and good judgement in delivering service and Council aims and objectives

Minorities, women, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Interviews will take place this and next week, so please apply immediately to be considered for this exciting contract role or call Bangura Solutions to discuss this role further