Capital programme project manager

One of our local authority clients are currently recruiting for a Capital Programme Project Manager. This is a temporary contract for 2 months with possible further extension based on budget and performance. Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary The successful post holder will manage a programme of major housing Capital and improvement projects, of up to around GBP5 million p.a., in value, from identification through to completion, including development, planning, briefing, co-ordination, monitoring and control, usually within a lsquo;partnering rsquo; relationship, so as to secure effective outcomes which meet Newham Council rsquo;s objectives. Duties and Responsibilities * To lead the project teams ensuring all members surpass their role and obligations as set out in any SLA or contractual agreement. * To critically analyse data produced by the project team members to obtain qualified justifications for any proposed works and their associated costs whilst ensuring records are appropriately kept of the complete process. * To ensure the project team carry out project feasibilities and appraisals using suitable techniques to ensure the options provided clearly justify the reason for the works their costs and the impact on both the council and leaseholders. * To manage the development of collaborative working with chosen contractors and strategic alliance partners, co-ordinating and integrating essential activities such as supply chain management, specification development, and consultation with residents. * To develop project specific briefs to ensure all projects meet the Council rsquo;s rsquo; objectives and comply with the contractual terms of any agreement to ensure best value in cost, performance, quality and future maintenance. * To ensure the project team adopts and undertakes the RIBA Planned Work approach when consulting with residents and other stakeholders throughout the life of the project from the development of initial feasibilities and final proposals, through the design stage and the execution of work, to final feedback and assessment of satisfaction with the project outcome. * To interface and manage the relationship between residents, the contractor and the consultant to ensure all team members and other stakeholders engage with residents as necessary so the project teams meet the Council rsquo;s objective of maximising consultation and reducing complaints. * To convene, chair project team meetings in accordance with agreed project programmes and to monitor, record and report all aspects of project progress and to respond to questions from residents, members and other stakeholders. * To act as the Council rsquo;s Client Representative under the terms of any contractual or SLA arrangements. * To monitor and manage the project as a whole, so as to ensure the project team meet the project aims and objectives regarding delivery, on time and to budget and to the necessary quality, by using their knowledge and skills in the field of construction and financial control. The above is a brief overview of the role, details and specification will be provided should you be successful. If interested in this position, please send your CV to Jahker Miah at Coyle Personnel Ltd