Schools Capital Programme Manager

We are seeking an outstanding Programme Manager to lead a team of School Project Managers and Assistants to deliver a portfolio of education construction projects.
Workingas part of a
multi-disciplinary team , y
ou will play a lead
role
in
planning,
developing
and commissioning investment across our school estate
.
As part of our SEND Improvement agenda, our capital programme includes an ambitious programme of projects that will increase SEND sufficiency and provide local specialist places for local children and families.
Working with our local school partners, y
ou will
be responsible for
the strategic development
and successful delivery of all projects, including expansions and refurbishments projects.
You will also
be responsible for
implementing improvement activities in the delivery of our programme,
strengthening our governance
arrangements
a
nd ensuring our
programme delivery methodologies are robust
and transparent
.
You will manage priority themes of the programme alongside risk, time, cost and quality
and you
will give others confidence and assurance
that our
projects deliver their intended
benefits
and our
school estate is fit for purpose.
With your
expertise
and knowledge of construction industry, you will
provide strong leadership,
inspire
and motivate teams and
demonstrate
enthusiasm to drive value
and excellence
at every turn.
You will
be required
to:
Oversee and developalong-term capital programme forinvestment in our schoolestate.
Provide strong leadership anddemonstrateconstructionexpertise.
Contribute to the strategic development of the service.
Develop strongpartnershipsboth internally and externally, harnessing the best resources to supportthe delivery of a complex programme ofwork.
Demonstrable democratic reporting writing and presentation skills.
Demonstrate excellent specialist skills and knowledge of theconstructionindustry in particular schoolcapital build programmesand development of specialist placesprojects .
Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within capitalised budget limits.
Educated to Degree level or equivalent in relevant discipline (MRICS or MCIOB). Qualification in PRINCE II and/or Managing Successful Programme (MSP).
Proven experience of managing complex, high value public sector school capital programmes over £50m (including capital projects over £10m).Experience of different constructions form of contract NEC3, Stage 2, D & B and Oversee and lead on all Planning related work with internal Partners.
Good understanding of Contract Law, Contract Management and Contract negotiation.
If you are interested in this role and have some questions please do not hesitate to contact Tanya Smith, Head of School Place Planning, Admissions and Capital at
tanya .#####
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services
. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on our website .
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a time scale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes . This is expected to be in place in 2024.
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