We are looking for an experienced infrastructure Project Manager to join our Highways team. The main focus of the role will be to lead on project management of capital infrastructure projects, working with internal and external stakeholders using project management methodologies. To ensure that programmes are progressing to time and budget whilst appropriately managing change in order to deliver a range of highway infrastructure projects.
Tasks will include:
- In conjunction with the Highways & Transportation Team Leaders, undertake project management of medium & complex projects.
- To carry out the feasibility, project planning and management of projects including budget management and procurement.
- To provide effective project management information to enable the work programme of the Team to be directed, controlled, co-ordinated and prioritised.
- To manage the budget assigned to enable delivery of individual projects and to provide the Team Leader for Traffic, Engineering and Design with financial reports regarding spending, as required.
- To prepare reports, other documents and presentations on as required.
- To supervise staff as required on projects and take a wider role as and when required in the supervision and mentoring of junior staff, such as apprentices.
- To procure and manage external contractors and consultants as required.
Want to Know More?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Anthony Finney.
Tel: 07721 020710
E-mail: afinney@wakefield.gov.uk
To apply and for more information please click the Apply Now link below.