Job Category: Facilities & Environment
Location: High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD
Hours per week: 37.00
Start Date: Immediate Start
Start Time: 09:00
End Time: 17:00
Salary: £154.94 per day
Remote arrangement: 1‑2 days remote, 3‑4 days in the office / on site.
About the role
You will be passionate about providing high quality green spaces and working with communities to make Elmbridge a great place to live, work and play.
You will be responsible for the development and supervision of Green Space capital works, including the installation of 3 splashpads, and for implementing actions within the Green Space service delivery plan to achieve our vision, strategic aims and objectives.
In this role you will contribute to the continued development of the Green Spaces service areas through consultation with the community and partners, working within a great team environment to improve the lives of vulnerable and deserving residents.
You will benefit from an excellent personal development programme and support, with the opportunity to shape your own growth and make a real impact in the community.
Main Purpose of the Role
As part of a team of three development officers, you will have particular responsibility for the delivery of two new splashpads and one replacement splashpad, following project planning principles, procurement regulations, health and safety regulations, and the Council’s financial and contract standing orders under the direction of the Green Spaces Manager.
To ensure all projects are developed in conjunction with internal colleagues, residents and partners, incorporating their views into final proposals.
To project‑manage the delivery of capital projects from planning permission, scheme design, and tender pricing, through to procurement and project delivery.
To support the Green Spaces Manager by providing advice and guidance on green space matters to residents, users, members and external organisations.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
* Use project management principles to scope, approve and deliver projects supporting the annual service delivery plan and the Council Plan.
* Prepare contract documents, manage the tendering process and evaluate tenders for contracted services.
* Encourage and develop community engagement in the delivery of the Green Spaces Service.
* Assist the Greenspaces Manager in being accountable to funders, including the council and external funders, for capital budgets and other allocated resources to achieve the best outcome and value for money.
* Actively support and attend events or activities with other officers, partner organisations and community groups to develop sites to their full potential.
* Deliver projects that are both financially and environmentally sustainable.
* Assist the Greenspaces Manager in raising the profile of the Green Spaces Service through effective use of the council’s communications channels, working closely with the Marketing and Communications Officer and the Corporate Communications Team.
* Attend meetings of the council, its committees, sub‑committees, work and/or consultative groups and meetings with other organisations/agencies representing the service as required.
* Develop and maintain full and effective liaison with other teams within the council.
* Comply with the council’s standing orders, financial regulations and related policies.
Qualifications and Education
* Project Management qualification (essential).
* A qualification at or equivalent to a degree in Project Management, Landscape Management, Landscape Architecture, or a similar subject.
* Prince2 Project Management qualification.
Experience
* Experience contributing to design and managing green space improvements, including sport and play facilities.
* Project management experience within the public/private sector.
* Experience managing capital budgets.
* Experience monitoring the completion of works subject to deadlines in changing circumstances and competing priorities.
* Experience working with local councillors, community groups and residents to design and deliver improved services and facilities.
* Ability to write and present formal reports, collate data and information on complex issues.
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