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PMO Construction Project Officer (18/754)
Dumfries
£39,102 - £41,973
Dumfries and Galloway Council are currently looking for an enthusiastic, skilled, and qualified Project Officer working as part of the Project and Programme Management Office within the Property, Estates and Programmes team.
The creation of the Property, Estates and Programmes service is an exciting new development as part of the Councils transformation change programme for the future.
You will be responsible for delivery of key construction projects in development including all resources allocated to deliver these construction projects. You will lead internal professional and technical officers and external consultants delivering projects across the built estate.
As Project Officer you will have some experience of the delivery of capital projects within a Local Authority environment. You will work closely with the PMO Leader and Senior Programme Manager in providing positive and strong value-based leadership, professional advice and innovative and energy efficient design solutions. You will lead and manage the whole team accurately forecasting, reporting, and delivering on quality, time and cost across the programme from project inception to completion and hand over.
You will be educated to degree level or equivalent. Preferably the candidate will have a recognised Project Management Qualification and/or relevant body membership, but this is not essential. Experience in the delivery of capital projects across the public sector including the management of consultants and contractors is essential.
A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.
This post is subject to candidate vetting through Disclosure Scotland.
With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions
Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.
For further information please contact Ross Mair, Senior Programme Manager on ross.mair@dumgal.gov.uk