The Role
Post: Client Side Project Manager
Salary: £52,242 per annum
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £52,242 - £67,836 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Monday 10 July 2023 at 16:00 GMT
An exciting vacancy has arisen at the London Fire Brigade for a project manager to work within the Technical Services and Support Property Group on major building projects at fire stations, offices and other ancillary facilities within the London area.
The client side project manager will be responsible for all of the client side project management duties including leading on the project inception phase, agreeing briefs with internal stakeholders, producing detailed cost reports, monitoring and reporting on the project delivery phase, commissioning feasibility studies / option appraisals, report writing to obtain board approvals , managing consultants, contractors and internal work streams. We are looking for candidates at quantity surveyor level, who would like the opportunity to progress, take on increasing responsibilities on a daily basis and to form part of a team to ultimately grow and develop their own skills and experience.
Currently, the major projects that the TSS Property are delivering or planning are:
• Complete refurbishment project of Plumstead Fire Station in South East London
• Multi million pound capital construction programme across the estate for the next three years
• Extensive carbon reduction programme across the estate providing new training facilities to assist operational development
• LFB Headquarters relocation project
• Wide spread accommodation improvements throughout the estate
• Lambeth River Station – replacement /refurbishment of the existing river station boat mooring and accommodation
Applicants will need to demonstrate a sound understanding of project management methodologies, preferably in a building and construction context, as well as the tenacity and drive to lead project delivery. They will also have experience of working flexibly in a team and respond effectively to changing priorities in order to meet deadlines and targets.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted in the selection criteria section of the job description.
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place mid/late-July 2023. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Additional Information
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
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