Principal Officer (Capital Projects)

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in East Renfrewshire, is currently looking to recruit a Principal Officer (Capital Projects) for a 24 month contract on a salary between £52,465 - £57,283. This role will be hybrid based with 2 to 3 days a week in the office. Responsibilities : - To lead and develop multi-disciplinary teams of both internal and external project personnel, fostering challenge and innovation, improving team performance and creating a successful delivery culture. - To manage resources within programmes / projects, including programme budgets of a potentially significant size and provide direction, advice and guidance to project managers within a programme. - To be responsible for the successful delivery of a number of major capital projects within a programme, which includes delivery of City Deal and other large-scale regeneration and environmental schemes. - To develop and maintain programme governance and documentation as required, ensuring compliance with any external governance arrangement and funding requirements. - To be responsible for the successful delivery of feasibility work to inform infrastructure delivery projects, particularly in early phases of their development prior to construction. - To ensure that programme / project deliverables comply with relevant construction and quality standards, as defined in programme and project specifications and commensurate with industry best practice. - To ensure that sustainability and Getting to Zero is forefront in all projects in line with guidelines. - To actively engage the supply chain in promoting a leading H&S culture. - To be responsible for engaging with, and influencing, colleagues and senior management to generate support for project proposals, overcome obstacles to delivery and work collaboratively. - To manage dependencies and the interfaces between projects within a programme and activity across the wider environment. - To manage risks and issues through appropriate mitigation and escalation measures where appropriate. - To deputise, as required, for the City Deal & Infrastructure Delivery Manager. - To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be directed by the Director of Environment. Essential Skills : - Qualified to degree level in a construction discipline and will have additional programme / project management experience. - Evidence of continuous professional and management development. - Member of professional institution / association. - Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office Project application or equivalent. - Excellent stakeholder management skills. - Effective negotiating and influencing skills. - Highly developed written, verbal and numeracy skills. - Successful financial budgetary management and forecasting. - Experience of the development, implementation and delivery of a major investment programme. - Can demonstrate project management experience especially in relations to risk identification and management, critical path programming and effective project review and control - Successful partnership working and networking with key stakeholders. Can demonstrate previous experience in the management and performance of relevant consultants. - Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet tight deadlines. - Excellent team-working and demonstrable leadership and management skills. - Ability to articulate vision and communicate with authenticity. - A high degree of political sensitivity with the ability to relate to others. - Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond positively to change. - Ability to accept responsibility for mistakes and look for solutions. - Strategic and innovative thinker. - Strong relationship building and networking skills. - Self-disciplined and able to work to strict deadlines. - Willingness to work out of hours as required. - Strives for excellence through clear prioritisation, effective delegation and timeous delivery to achieve organisational goals. - Engages effectively with others to make the change happen by inspiring, motivating and influencing. - Models values that are consistent with the organisation’s values. Clearly defines and communicates outcomes and expectations to achieve organisational outcomes. - Ensures risks are managed appropriately. - Ensures that any decisions are based on sound information / evidence and appraisal of options. - Keeps a focus on the longer-term outcomes. Strives for excellence through clear prioritisation, effective delegation and timeous delivery to achieve organisational goals. Desirable Skills : - Member of professional institution / association. - Computer literate in specialist software packages relevant to the construction / design industry. - Significant understanding of local, regional and national strategies. - Significant experience of managing relevant or equivalent service within an organisation of comparable scope, size and complexity within the public / private sector. If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.