Project Manager - REQ03141 - 395472

North Lanarkshire Council, Flemington, North Lanarkshire

Project Manager - REQ03141 - 395472

£40,001 - £50,000

North Lanarkshire Council, Flemington, North Lanarkshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent

Posted 4 weeks ago, 13 Sep

Closing date: Job Closed

job Ref: 395472

Full Job Description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

NLC11 - £42,131- £46,397

This is a re-advertisement - Previous applicants need not apply.

Are you looking for a career with an employer who offers a generous package of terms and conditions and promotes work-life balance and wellbeing amongst its employees? With a generous annual leave entitlement and access to a variety of flexible working options and initiatives, North Lanarkshire Council could be the place for you. 

Why join us? North Lanarkshire is Scotland’s fourth largest authority by population and is perfectly situated in the heart of Scotland’s central belt with great transport links making this the perfect place to live and work! We have a detailed plan setting the direction to deliver an ambitious growth and development programme for growth and prosperity for all, making North Lanarkshire the place to live, learn, work and invest. 

As a result of a recent restructure, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our newly established Project Delivery team. You will work with a variety of civil engineering contractors, consultants, and partners on the delivery of a professional service that maximises resources and delivers positive outcomes.

You will have a responsibility for managing, developing and implementing a wide range of Infrastructure and Transportation projects. This role will focus on contract and design management to ensure delivery of road improvement and active travel infrastructure schemes. You will also assist various Council teams on the implementation of bridge improvements and maintenance, public transport infrastructure, reservoir maintenance, and flood prevention schemes.

This postion will contribute to the Council’s development management processes to help the Council deliver The Plan for North Lanarkshire and achieve best value.

With a HNC or relevant discipline and ideally an HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or similar, you will have knowledge and relevant experience in managing the delivery of design and civil engineering related construction projects. You must be able to demonstrate your experience of NEC contract management and the development of successful working relationships with contractors and professional service providers. You will be self-motivated with a flexible and collaborative approach to work and have the ability to cope with multiple and changing demands whilst meeting tight deadlines.  

With excellent organisational and IT skills, you will be able to utilise various Microsoft Office packages, and be a clear written and verbal communicator, with the ability to analyse information and produce reports and with experience of presenting information in public forums.

You will be joining a dynamic and flexible team within Infrastructure and Transportation, who currently operate an agile model of home-working and office-based work at locations within North Lanarkshire. You will be required to travel throughout North Lanarkshire as well as the Glasgow City Region to undertake the duties of this post.

Working Pattern

  • Monday -Thursday 8:45am to 4:45pm ( 55 min unpaid lunch break) and
  • Friday 8:45am to 4:15pm ( 50 min unpaid lunch break)

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council 

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at  work well NL.. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career. 

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub 

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy. 

Click here to see our  Recruitment Charter. 

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. 

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. 

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People. 

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone . 

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***