Our client is looking to add to their current programme team. This is focused on a highly strategic programme. The successful candidate will be part of a high performing team and get an opportunity to be part of projects with real social impact.A successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of activities including:
Project and Programme Delivery
- Managing, or supporting the management of projects through all stages of the project lifecycle, from concept development to full implementation.
- Overseeing, or assisting in overseeing, the delivery of projects and programmes with strategic partners.
- Monitoring the performance of external service providers and delivery agencies to ensure quality outcomes.
- Ensuring project designs, tender documentation, and delivery align with agreed project requirements.
- Undertaking analysis to identify suitable higher education investment proposals.
- Undertaking reviews of project proposals and determining their progression.
Financial and Strategic Oversight
- Arranging and overseeing the appraisal of projects, including reviewing business cases, financial analyses, and economic appraisals for capital projects.
- Ensuring funded projects comply with national policies, planning frameworks, and procurement regulations.
- Overseeing and reporting on project and programme expenditure.
- Preparing and presenting regular progress and expenditure reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Managing requisition, disbursement, and reporting of funding, including annual profiling and regular financial updates.
Systems, Processes and Strategy
- Overseeing the development and implementation of internal and external systems, procedures, and guidance documentation.
- Contributing to the design and delivery of strategies and implementation programmes that strengthen project outcomes.
- Managing and maintaining the Programmes database to ensure accurate and upto-date information.
People and Stakeholder Engagement
- Managing and developing junior staff within the unit, providing mentorship and guidance.
- Collaborating with colleagues, senior management, and external partners to deliver on shared objectives.
Additional Duties Oversight
- Contributing to other projects or tasks as required.
- Any other duties assigned by the senior members of the team.
Requirements
- Minimum level 7 degree in a relevant discipline such as engineering, surveying, programme management, capital development economics/finance or relevant equivalent. Post graduate qualifications will be an advantage.
- A minimum of 2 years of satisfactory experience, ideally within the construction sector in project appraisal, capital investment planning, design development or construction delivery stage(s) of capital project delivery.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills.
- The capacity to handle various tasks under pressure and meet deadlines.
- A track record of working independently and accepting responsibility for projects.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and working collaboratively across diverse teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to engage clearly, succinctly, and with confidence.
- The capacity to query, analyse, and challenge information and data.
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant regulations, policies and guidelines, including Infrastructure Guidelines, Capital Work Management Framework, Climate Action Plan, etc.
- A recognised project management qualification (such as PRINCE2, PMI, or equivalent) would be beneficial.
- An understanding of procurement regulations and compliance requirements.
- A strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for modelling, reporting and data analysis.
- Experience in data visualisation, statistics and reporting tools, such as Power BI and Tableau.
- Ideally, some experience in the use of specialist software packages such as Microsoft Project, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD.
Key Competencies
- Building Future Readiness - maximises the use of technology and digital solutions and contributes to the development of policy, strategy and future planning for their area.
- Evidence Informed Delivery - makes evidence based and well-informed judgements and decisions, prioritises objectives, and effectively manages resources.
- Leading and Empowering - develops, supports, and empowers colleagues to meet their potential, and creates a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Communicating and collaborating - communicates and presents in a clear, professional and engaging manner, across verbal, digital and written communications.
