Project Manager - Strategic Projects - Hybrid

Project Manager required for our public sector client to work on a Hybrid basis

Client Local Authority in West London

Job Title Project Manager - Strategic Projects

Pay Rate £400 per day Umbrella

Hours 5 Days (Mon-Fri) Hybrid 1-2 days in the office (Flexible)

Duration 6 Month Contract (possible extension)

• Experience in transport strategy development, including consultation work
• Experience in parking / kerbside strategy or scheme development (eg parking schemes, car clubs, e-bike hire) and the challenges associated with this
• Experience in running / participating in procurement exercises eg for car clubs or similar.

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

• To project manage the development and delivery of the Parking Strategy and Kerbside Strategy (including dockless e-bike hire, car clubs, greening etc), on time and to budget;
• To lead on a refresh of the client Crossover Policy and Parking Policy;
• To lead on the development of a pilot school bus service, in collaboration with the transport planning and education teams;
• To lead on the development of other Strategic Projects as necessary, including the provision of urban greening, drinking water fountains and development of Smart Travel information for the borough.
• To report on the progress of the relevant strategies to the Head of Service, Assistant Director, and relevant internal and external parties including the clients's transformation team;
• To ensure consultation on all strategies and schemes is managed effectively;
• To identify and explore funding opportunities to support implementation of those policies;
• To procure suppliers for the delivery of the above projects, as necessary
• To actively contribute to the efficient delivery of the relevant elements of the divisional annual plan.

Functional

1. Providing a client-side project management support during all stages of the project delivery life-cycle - from evaluation of design options, planning/agreeing construction schedule with Hounslow Highways, supervision of works and
2. To actively monitor project budgets as allocated
3. To be the main point of contact on all project related enquiries and responsible for Project Management Plan.
4. Preparing Project Execution Plan (PEP), preparing and maintaining Project Master Plan for principal activities and critical dates and, reporting progress against the Master Plan.
5. Maintaining records, files, and drawings, as appropriate, on the closure of the project.
6. Represent the Traffic and Transport section at meetings with Hounslow Highways, other third parties, and with both internal and external stakeholders.
7. Prepare and present progress reports to senior officers and at committee meetings and other public forums and provide high quality advice and responses to enquiries from members of the public, external organisations, and councillors.
8. Occasionally carry out duties outside normal office hours as required, such as site visits or assisting with public consultations.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser https://candidate-privacy