Project Manager (Corporate Property)

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for a challenging role within a highly effective team? If so, we have the ideal role for you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Project Manager to join Corporate Property. You will be helping to deliver the Council's office rationalisation programme for Lincolnshire County Council.

You will be an experienced Project Manager working under the guidance of our Programme Manager and within a team of construction project managers. You will be managing specific projects and activities within the programme.

The programme is evolving rapidly and moving at pace, this means that you may be responsible for and contribute towards any of the following:

• The implementation of a new office design concept within a building based on the Lincoln campus or in our localities
• Working with IT colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of enabling technologies (e.g. MS TEAMS meeting rooms)
• Support in the identification, moving and installation of critical service infrastructure
• Decommissioning any office surplus office accommodation
• Working with Service Areas and Records Management to ensure that any buildings which are decommissioned are done so in compliance with Information Assurance guidelines.
• Delivering savings identified in the Medium Term Financial Plan through building closures, equally you will understand where potential on-costs need to be accounted for and taken into account.

We are looking for someone who is:

• An excellent stakeholder manager, knowing when to negotiate, escalate or compromise as necessary.

• Excellent at project planning, budget management and risk and issue management skills.

This is a high profile role and you will be adept at working under pressure with Senior Managers. The role is currently funded for 12 months, however it is anticipated that you will be needed beyond this period. Secondments are also welcome from existing LCC employees.

You will be joining a highly effective project delivery team which has a track record of delivering a number of highly complex, high profile projects and programmes. You will find the team warm and enthusiastic, all engaged in delivering real change for the people of Lincolnshire.

What we can offer

In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package we have a flexible working policy, which includes themes such as a flexitime approach, condensed hours, as well as initiatives such as buying additional leave. We have embraced hybrid working, which offers the flexibility of working from home and the office. The expectation for this role is that the individual will be in the office, or on-site, approximately one day per week.

Further details on what we can offer can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure

Next steps

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Dave Pennington, Head of Property Development (after reading the job description and information pack) via email dave.pennington@lincolnshire.gov.uk in the first instance.

Closing Date: Monday 10th April 2023

Interviews: Thursday 20th April 2023

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working between home and work will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements including regularity of home and office working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.