Project Manager Development

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

12/12/2024

Job Description

Join one of the largest council house builders in the country

The Role:

You will be joining the high performing Development team in the Economy and Place Group, operating in a focused geographical area within Cambridge.

Cambridge City council are 50% of a joint venture with Hill Partnerships Limited which is known as the Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP). CIP have delivered over 1,000 new homes over the last seven years with high customer satisfaction rates, excellent energy efficiency and strong links with supply chain partners.

The Development team leads the council’s interest in CIP. The current business plan incorporates an ambitious target to develop 2,400 homes to start on site within the next 5 years to meet the Council’s Sustainable Housing Design Guide. The team are also responsible for the Civic Quarter regeneration and developing innovative plans for a district heat network.

The city council's development team are looking for an individual with a track record in project managing new build development schemes and reviewing capital assets as part of the Council strategic asset management plan. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to play a key role in delivering the development programme.

The role is varied however some key responsibilities include:

Taking responsibility for project management on several identified and approved schemes from pre-contract through to construction phase and beyond dealing with the Hill and Council teams.

Will be involved in residential, and hybrid residential-commercial, commercial and community building development schemes.

Ensure scheme cost, quality and programme are monitored and maintained using existing systems and supported by employers’ agents and clerks of works.

Support the council's new approach to strategic asset management, identifying a pipeline of assets that are suitable for investment and regeneration.

Provide accurate and informative presentations and reports for council colleagues, councillors and other stakeholders as required.

Support the Hill pre-construction and technical teams undertaking due diligence on both council owned land and new acquisitions.

Be involved in the drafting of relevant frameworks, contracts and other documentation required to formalise development schemes as they progress through the project lifecycle.

Attend design, project and site meetings and be the council lead on schemes for other service areas.

The council encourage and support employees to progress professional qualifications relevant to their work including Associate membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

About You:

• Experience in development, surveying or project management
• Passionate about housing development and delivering high quality sustainable buildings for our residents
• Professional and flexible approach
• Committed to a developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  
  

What we can offer:

• Family friendly policies
• Agile and Flexible working
• Generous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time).
• Annual leave purchasing scheme
• Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
• Confidential advice and support via the Employee Assistance Programme
• Health and well-being programme
• Subsidy for public transport
• Staff reward and recognition framework
  
  

Role:

Project Manager - Development

Hours:

This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.

Working Pattern:

Typically, 8-4/9-5 with some limited evening work

Contract:

Permanent

Salary:

£45,718 - £50,788 per annum (City Pay Band 7)

Location:

Cambridge City Council work in an agile manner but you will be required to work from our central Cambridge office, or on site, two days a week. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly.

Owing to the nature of this position you will need to be able to travel across the city by car or bicycle.

More Information:

You can also click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours or Equality & Diversity in Recruitment

Application Process:

To be considered for this role, please scroll below to ‘Apply Online’ and complete an application.

If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.

If you would like an informal chat, please contact Benedict Binns via email ben.binns@cambridge.gov.uk

Application End Date: 5 January 2025

Interview Date: 14 January 2025