The Role
About Southwark
Here at Southwark, you can expect a welcoming working environment that is far removed from the traditional ‘stuffy’ public sector image. Encouraged to think creatively, our staff work in a modern office in the heart of London Bridge and are welcome to pursue flexible working. The resulting atmosphere is a cheerful collective of professionals who work collaboratively for the benefit of the local population.
About the Role
This role is to make sure highways parking projects are designed and built to our high standards. You will have direct responsibility for dealing with designers and supervising projects and will represent the council at public meetings, hearings, and meetings with stakeholders.
You will manage the funding (including assessing whether schemes are feasible and cost-effective), and will gauge support from the community via consultation processes. Developing and assisting in the management of larger projects, you will also provide expert opinion on community engagement.
Balancing the competing needs of various projects you will oversee a portfolio of projects.
You will oversee the initial progression of the projects, from first inception through to developing the idea, engaging the community and reaching outline design phases. Securing funding for these concepts, you will draft reports, project briefs and manage the programme of parking projects, making recommendations for how the council’s priorities should be balanced. You will also manage contractors and consultants who have been entrusted with technical design. Applying quality management systems to all projects and ensuring value for money, as proven by your detailed financial returns.
About You
Coming from a parking projects background in which you have delivered a complex programme of projects, you will have good financial and cash flow capabilities. You will be experienced in handling contractors and engaging the community, and your communication skills will prove invaluable.
If you have the relevant experience and you think you could contribute to our enthusiastic team environment, then we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Together, we can push the boundaries of what we’re capable of. Apply to Southwark Council today.
Please note, this role is offered on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract basis.
Recruitment Timetable
Advert Closing Date: 16th October 2020 at 11:59pm
Interviews: Week Commencing 26th October 2020 via video conferencing technology.
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