Job Title: Schemes Manager
Location: Romford, Essex, RM1 3DT
Salary: Grade 9 – £48,867 – £52,929 per annum
Job type: Full time, Permanent
Closing Date: The closing date for the receipt of applications is 30th March 2023, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries.
About the role:
The Schemes Manager has the overview and responsibility to provide technical expertise for the development, design and implementation of traffic and parking schemes across the borough in an effective and efficient manner.
Managing a team of up to 10 people you will have responsibility for up to £2m in capital funds and £750k in revenue funds.
You will be responsible and the lead Officer for all highways input on new developments including section 106 and 278 schemes and manage all LIP funded and other highways improvement schemes for the London Borough of Havering.
About you:
To be successful in this role you must have:
- Experience of managing professional, technical and administrative staff within a local authority or other large organisation particularly in a Highway, Traffic and Parking environment
- Proven experience of scheme design and implementation
- Experience of technical skills associated with the relevant service area
- Experience of managing capital and revenue budgets
- Experience of implementing and consulting on complex schemes
- Proven experience of working and advising on development control schemes
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM regulations, to be able to carry out risk assessments and take remedial action where necessary
- Comprehensive knowledge of the service area and an ability to assess the impact of legislative and / or administrative changes affecting the service
- Experience of developing good working relationships with a wide range of internal, external bodies and customers as part of developing effective service delivery
- A recognised qualification in Engineering
Additional Information:
We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Project Management, Project Administrator, Project Estimator, Project Planning, Project Coordinator, Project Director, Senior Project Lead, Senior Project Manager, Senior Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Project Lead, Lead Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, Scheme Manager, Schemes Coordinator, Admin Manager, Administrator, Public Sector Management, Engineering, Construction Engineer, Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, CAD Technician, Building Engineer may also be considered for this role.
